Newington To Distribute COVID-19 At-Home Tests To Residents

NEWINGTON, CT — The town of Newington will distribute a limited number of at-home rapid test kits for COVID-19. The distribution will be a drive-thru event Friday, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Newington High School at 605 Willard Ave.

If you want to pick up a test, you must bring proof of Newington residency. A maximum of two test kits will be distributed to each vehicle.

For more information, go to the town's website.

The primary focus of the tests is for members of the public who have a known exposure or are symptomatic and are unable to find another test.

Distribution is meant for residents with an immediate need:

(a) individuals/families that believe they might have been exposed or have been experiencing symptoms.

(b) individuals that traveled over the holidays and have been experiencing symptoms