Eight temporary rapid COVID-19 testing sites opened Saturday throughout Western New York following an uptick in infections throughout the region.
Test results return in 15 minutes, and all Western New York residents are eligible to get free testing.
Residents must call ahead to make an appointment at 833-NYSTRNG.
“If a patient does in fact have a positive result, right then and there, they’re walked over for a consultation with a registered nurse who gives them education in how to protect themselves and the rest of the population. Then the information provided to them is provided to the Department of Health, who reaches out to the patient as well,” said Renee Sammarco-Delmont, Medical and Surgical Unit manager.
The eight locations are listed below, as provided by the state:
- Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215
- True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St. Buffalo, NY 14211
- Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207
- Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds, 665 Brigham Road Dunkirk, NY 14048
- SUNY ECC North, 6205 Main St.Williamsville, NY 14221
- Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224
- John A. Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14301
- YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, 32 Cottage St. Lockport, NY 14094
Testing sites here in Western New York are staying open through Wednesday.
“I ask Western New York residents to get tested — especially if you have symptoms of COVID or if you believe you may have been in contact with someone who is positive for COVID,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.