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On Sept. 29, a Hyde County drive-through COVID-19 testing event will start at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield United Methodist Church, located at 126 Church St. in Fairfield.

The testing is by appointment only. Call 252-926-4397 or 252-926-4382 to schedule an appointment.

Residents of Hyde, Beaufort, Dare, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties age 10 years and older are eligible to be tested.

Individuals will not incur any out-of-pocket cost. If insured, bring ID and insurance card.

Free face masks are available to all participants while supplies last.

In Hyde County, the following locations are testing for COVID-19:

Hyde County Health Department, 1151 Main St., Swan Quarter. Telephone 252-926-4399

Engelhard Medical Center, 33270 U.S. Highway 264, Engelhard. Telephone 252-925-7000

Ocracoke Health Center, 305 Back Road, Ocracoke. Telephone 252-928-1511

For other locations, go to covid19.ncdhhs.gov and look for Find My Testing Place or call 211.

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