New Haven hosts drive-thru COVID test kit distribution - FOX61 Hartford | By The Perfect Enemy


Each car will get five boxes that each contain two tests. Proof of residency required.




NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The City of New Haven and the city’s fire department are holding a drive-thru distribution of 10,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits on Saturday morning.




The distribution will take place at the New Haven Regional Fire Training Academy on 230 Ella Grasso Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.




Each car will get five boxes that each contain two tests. These test kits have an expiration date of Jan. 23, 2023.




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Proof of New Haven residency is required to receive the test kits, according to officials.




Those who are not able to pick up a test kit due to being homebound or due to a disability are encouraged to call the Office of Services for Persons with Disabilities at 203-946-7651.




“As residents begin to return to work and school in the new year, it is important that everyone remains vigilant about stopping the spread of COVID -19 by testing when experiencing symptoms,” The office of Mayor Justin Elicker said.




The city also encourages residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. visit nhvvax.org or call (203) 946-6999 for vaccine information.




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