Health & Fitness

Southbury To Distribute Coronavirus Test Kits Tuesday

The town will distribute 1,500 kits on a first come, first served basis.

Home Covid Test Kit
Home Covid Test Kit (Anna Bybee-Schier/Patch)

SOUTHBURY, CT — Southbury will distribute 1,500 free coronavirus test kits to residents from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Settlers Park on Crook Horn Road, officials announced.

The giveaway will be on a first come, first served basis, and proof of residency is required.

Officials had hoped to distribute the kits last week, but the state's shipment of kits did not arrive on-time.

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— Town of Southbury

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