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Published: May 21, 2020

CEP partners with Ocala Fire Rescue to provide free COVID-19 Testing

The Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership joined Ocala Fire Rescue at the Ocala Drive-In to provide free COVID-19 testing to attendees of the CEP’s monthly exCEPtional Mornings breakfast.

Ocala Fire Rescue was able to administer 42 tests for COVID-19 via a throat swab. Test results will be delivered to each patient over the phone within 10 days.

“We are so pleased to have been able to partner with OFR to bring drive through testing to our partners,” said CEP President/CEO Kevin T. Sheilley. “Having business leaders experience the tests helps to provide reassurance to others who may have concerns.”

In an effort to support Governor DeSantis’ reopening of Florida, the CEP and OFR are pleased to contribute to statistical evidence needed to continue to safely and effectively reopen Florida.

“Testing is essential to identifying and mitigating the threat of COVID-19 spread in Ocala, Marion County,” said Fire Chief Shane Alexander. “ In partnering with the CEP Ocala Fire Rescue was able to proactively address testing concerns for citizens who would have otherwise remained unaware of their health status.” 

The partnership between Ocala Fire Rescue and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership is valuable to our community and is a unique relationship that the CEP and OFR will continue to work together on to keep the Ocala Metro safe and prosperous.