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Free PRC COVID-19 Testing Available @ County Center, City Mask Distro Expected

CORONAVIRUS GERM 2The city completed its distribution of free COVID testing kits in a little over an hour on Monday morning. The kits had been provided to the county by New York State, and the county had given an allocation to towns and cities in Westchester.

In addition, Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting this Wednesday, December 29. This testing is by appointment only – walk ins will not be accepted.

Appointments will only be available three days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The testing is not for travel. Testing is available for all ages, including children and infants.

Tests can be scheduled online and will be conducted through the below schedule:

Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 3, Noon – 4 p.m.
Jan. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The county will also be providing Rye with KN-95 face masks from New York State later in the week. The schedule for distribution of the the face masks will be made by the city in the coming days.

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