— Premier Health and the University of Dayton have partnered to set up a COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot of University of Dayton Arena starting today.

“This site will offer a process to collect specimens from patients who have a physician order with them for a COVID-19 test to be performed,” Premier Health said.

The testing will be done from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the parking lot at 1801 Edwin C. Moses Blvd.

A logistical team from the University of Dayton will be on hand to direct traffic. Security also will be present.

“To ensure an orderly process, it is vitally important that those who have symptoms that are consistent with the COVID-19 virus first contact their family physician or primary care provider and work with their provider’s office to see if they meet certain criteria before they come to the collection site. If you do not have a physician’s order, you will not be screened,” Premier Health said.

CompuNet, Premier Health and Fidelity Urgent Care will collect the tests and send them to Quest Diagnostics for coronavirus testing.

Health officials say the goal is to keep people with respiratory ailments out of emergency rooms and doctors offices, if possible, to help slow the spread of coronavirus. They are recommending people use phone calls and e-visits to physicians as a first step to receive treatment.

If you suspect you may have symptoms of coronavirus, you can ask questions of the Ohio Department of Health Hotline at 1-833-427-5634. Virtual visits with healthcare providers are available through many physician offices and area health care networks. Premier Health’s Premier Virtual Care is available 24/7. Kettering patients can set up virtual visits through MyChart. Reid Health has set up free COVID-19 screenings through the

Reid HealthNOW urgent care app.

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