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WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

 

State-Run COVID-19 Test Site Open at

Woonsocket Elks Lodge

 

WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt is pleased to share that the State of Rhode Island will open a state-run COVID-19 test site at the Woonsocket Elks Lodge at  380 Social Street. The test site will be operating seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting today Monday, January 10, 2022 and will provide both Rapid Antigen and PCR testing . Appointments are required to get tested and can be booked at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022. The Woonsocket test site is live on portal.ri.gov under "Elks Lodge". 

Mayor Baldelli-Hunt exclaimed, "We are pleased to have worked with Governor McKee and the State of Rhode Island in getting this important state-run COVID-19 test site in Woonsocket to help ensure the health and safety of our residents and neighbors. I want to especially thank the Elks Lodge for making their facility available to house this test site. The Elks have always been a great community partner and they again stepped-up during this difficult time." The Mayor added, "There is now a huge demand for COVID-19 testing and we are working on bringing a second state-run test site to Woonsocket and will be providing updates on this effort in the coming days.

 

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