COVID-19 Test Kits To Be Distributed In Hamden: New Details

HAMDEN, CT — Town officials have announced plans to distribute its initial allotment of COVID-19 rapid test kits.

The town began distribution to its community partners at 12 noon on Monday, Jan. 3. Public access times might vary slightly at each distribution point.

Read more from the mayor’s office below:

This initial distribution is for Hamden residents. Tests will be limited to one kit per household. Each kit contains one FlowFlex test. Please be prepared to provide identification. A state ID or utility bill is sufficient. Please wear your mask.

Tests are best utilized when a person is symptomatic. An asymptomatic person may not have enough viral load for the test to register.

The State has asked that we give preference to vulnerable populations which would be the elderly and those with comorbidities. The Town is distributing directly to limited elderly living facilities in addition to the public distribution sites below.

Tests will be available via drive thru until supplies run out to Hamden residents at the following locations:

Hamden Middle School

2623 Dixwell Ave.

Monday, Jan. 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Keefe Community Center

Drive thru 11 Pine St or walk-up on Parking lot side on George St.

Monday, Jan. 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Spring Glen Church, UCC

1825 Whitney Ave.

Monday, Jan. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mt. Calvary Revival Center

450 West Todd St.

Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Breakthrough Church

481 Shelton Ave.

Tuesday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hamden is scheduled to receive a shipment of N95 masks on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Distribution to the public will follow. These masks, when worn properly, prevent the airborne spread of COVID. Please continue proper handwashing and maintain social distance when possible. The Omicron variant has proven to be very transmittable.

The current rate of infection is now over 20%. We believe that the speed at which Omicron is going through the nation and our community means that we will get through this quickly. We currently have many employees that have tested positive and many more will test positive. Please be patient and understand that services may suffer temporarily due to staffing shortages.

Please get vaccinated. Get boosted. 70% of the people hospitalized are not fully vaccinated. We know that the vaccine provides the best protection against the severe symptoms of COVID.