Physicians Quality Care in Jackson, 2075 Pleasant Plains Extension, has tested 243 people for the coronavirus, and with 53 tests back so far, the number of positive results has remained at two patients.

“We’re hoping this shortens the turnaround time,” said Dr. Jimmy Hoppers, Physicians Quality Care CEO. “Realistically, the situation with the testing labs can change at any time, but we want to have infected patients get the care they need as quickly as possible. It’s also important to lessen the anxiety in our patients who have negative tests.”

The clinic has had two positive test results – both for non-Madison County residents.

PQC on Pleasant Plains Extended in Jackson is operating three completely separate clinics, each with separate entrances and exam rooms isolated from one another – one for patients with COVID-19 concerns, one for urgent care patients who are not showing symptoms related to COVID-19, and one for primary care and OCCMed patients.

Patients with COVID-19 concerns should call PQC ahead of time or from the clinic’s parking lot when they arrive. They will be given a mask, brought through the COVID-19 clinic entrance and taken directly to an exam room without waiting. “We follow strict isolation protocols,” Hoppers said.

The exam includes a medical history, physical exam and screening for other common illnesses that are treatable yet may mimic COVID-19 symptoms, he said.

“We encourage people to get tested if they are worried that they may have been exposed, have someone at home at high risk or think they themselves are at increased risk.”

The Jackson location is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. With all COVID-19 concerned patients directed to Jackson, the Milan location is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 731-984-8400 or visit physiciansqualitycare.com