[Dr. Yomaris Pena]
As noted last week, Somos Community Care opened a temporary COVID-19 testing site behind the former St. Brigid School at 119 Avenue B between Seventh Street and Eighth Street. This testing site, under the guidance of Dr. Yomaris Pena, is just open through this coming Tuesday.
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Updated 5/26
Th temporary COVID-19 testing site has been extended by a few more weeks.
The site also has new hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As EVG contributor Stacie Joy reports, walk-ins are still possible but they would prefer that you make an appointment. Somos reps also promised better staffing of the phone lines. (Several readers reported that they couldn't get through to make an appointment.)
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EVG contributor Stacie Joy stopped by for a test. Here's what she had to say about it:
The entire process was quick, free or covered by insurance, and relatively painless. Two phlebotomists were there to take blood — both were very good and kind. Nasal swab COVID testing is available too.
Antibody test results in about 48 to 72 hours, delivered by phone. All in all, a good experience. No appointment necessary, although I had one. You will need ID.
[The phlebotomists]
You enter on Avenue B between the school and the rectory...
Free lunches are available as you leave ... along with free face masks...
Here's the number for an appointment: 1-833-766-6769. The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Updated: I just went by at 12:30 and it was closed.]
5 comments:
How much is the test?
I really wish we. Oukd get some firm times and dates for this. I've been by twice yesterday and today 12pm and 230pm and no one and none answers the phone
I just scheduled now; people need to keep trying—and be ready to repeat yourself several times when scheduling.
I went today at noon and there was no wait. Very easy and great staff. But their last day is tomorrow, Friday, June 5.
Have other people had trouble getting their results? It's been more than a week, and I haven't gotten mine yet. I registered for the website they told me to go to for results, but no results yet. I have also called the phone number and extension the website refers me to, but no one answers. It goes to a machine that says the mailbox is full. I am nervous about not hearing back.
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