Rhode Island To Close Some COVID-19 Test Sites

Cranston RI

23 March, 2022

10:48 AM

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PROVIDENCE, RI — As Rhode Island continues its transition to the next stage of COVID-19 response, several state-run test sites will close by the end of March, the Department of Health. said. Earlier this month, state-run sites shifted to only test people with COVID-19 symptoms or who were identified as a close contact of a positive case. Testing is still available for asymptomatic Rhode Islanders through most pharmacies, clinics and primary care providers, which are a good option for those who need to get tested before travel. At-home, self-administered test kits are also available online, at pharmacies and through community organizations. The following sites will close by the end of the month. A full list of remaining sites is available from the Department of Health. Closing March 28 655 Metacom Ave., Bristol100 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston22 Brown and Howard Wharf, Newport675 Beverage Hill Ave., PawtucketClosing March 29 1114 Broad St., Central Falls400 East Ave., WarwickClosing March 30 1 Ann and Hope Way, Cumberland47 Farnum Pike, Smithfield60 Airport Rd., WesterlyClosing March 31 Barrington Shopping Center, 184 County Rd.10 Beach Ave., New Shoreham 1 Sabin St., Providence. Drive through testing will end March 31 and walk-through testing will move inside the Dunkin' Donuts Center April 11157 South Road, South Kingstown545 Greenwich Ave., Warwick 450 Clinton St., WoonsocketOn April 1, the test site at 1400 W. Main Road in Middletown will move to the town's Knights of Columbus hall.