L
O
A
D
I
N
G
L
O
A
D
I
N
G
Take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. A face mask is required by several municipalities throughout the Grand Strand. MBACC has compiled a list of resources for businesses to plan for and respond to the virus. Read More
Recognizing the urgent need for expanded COVID-19 testing along the Grand Strand, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has partnered with Tidelands Health and other health care facilities to offer a large-scale community testing program in our region. Free testing events are scheduled at convenient sites throughout the area.
Businesses are encouraged to send their employees to these free COVID-19 testing events. Wait time is usually under one hour at the drive-thru sites.
Testing is free and open to everyone ages 2 and older. Pre-screening is not required. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to give consent for testing. Participants simply drive up to be tested and remain in their car throughout the process.
Why Testing for COVID-19 is Important – Testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially at-risk individuals who can develop life-threatening illness if they contract the virus.
Be Positive You’re Negative – DHEC urges South Carolinians to be positive you're negative by routinely getting tested if you're regularly out in the community. It's especially important to get tested before and after holiday traveling or events. Visit scdhec.gov/findatest for a testing location near you. DHEC-sponsored testing is free, doesn't require insurance, and results are available within 72 hours. DHEC-sponsored COVID-19 testing uses the shallow, anterior nares collection procedure.
Myrtle Beach and Conway public health department clinics also offer free COVID-19 testing.
The testing events are open to all individuals, and each event can accommodate up to 250 people. Pre-screening is not required. Participants simply drive up to be tested and remain in their vehicles throughout the process.
Location, dates and times may change. Visit SC DHEC for the latest testing sites.
Community partners, CVS Pharmacy, health care facilities and other organizations, play an essential role in our state’s COVID-19 testing. Some of these partner events may require an appointment. DHEC provides as much of this information as possible online.
Report immediately a suspected COVID-19 case by contacting SC DHEC at:
Sponsorship provides our investors the opportunity for recognition and publicity. For some events, sponsorship will also include tickets to the event, the opportunity to speak to attendees or to distribute promotional items. Check out the Investment and Sponsorship Program and stretch your marketing budget.
Join the Chamber
Business Directory
