Test Kits And Masks Drive Through Distribution In Chester

CHESTER, CT — From the town of Chester:

"COVID-19 Rapid Test Kit and Mask Distribution
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Chester Elementary School

DRIVE THROUGH ONLY -
Please do not get out of your vehicle!

N-95 MASK DISTRIBUTION

• The State of Connecticut has purchased ADULT N-95 masks for us to give to you. We encourage adults to wear these masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

• We are holding a drive through mask distribution event TOMORROW, January 2, 2022 starting at 2 p.m. at Chester Elementary School.

• Each adult in your household may receive one reusable N-95 mask.

AT HOME TESTING KITS

• Chester has received a delivery of approximately 550 at home test kits from the State of Connecticut.

• There are more than 4,000 people who live in Chester.

• We will be allocating approximately 100 of these tests for controlled use by our first responders and other critical workforce members such as Fire, Ambulance, Public Works, Police and leadership positions.

• We are also coordinating with our public schools to ensure that they can remain healthy and school can continue to operate.

• The remaining test kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis at tomorrow's drive through distribution event.

• In order to receive a test kit, you must provide proof of Chester residency (mail or identification showing address).

• Distribution will be limited to one test kit per household, and is meant to ensure residents can make wise decisions about quarantining or isolating if showing symptoms or after exposure to someone who is COVID positive..

NEW TEST SITE IN OLD SAYBROOK

• The testing site at Saybrook Point in Old Saybrook is open this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• Testing is available between the hours of Noon to 4 p.m., or until tests run out.

• We do not know how many tests will be available each day.

QUESTIONS? Please contact emergencyservices@chesterct.org - we will be happy to help!

Be well and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Lauren"