COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Postponed In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — The COVID-19 test kit distribution that was scheduled to take place in Stratford on Thursday has been delayed, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced.

Gov. Ned Lamont’s office has notified municipalities that the state’s supply of COVID-19 test kits has been delayed due to shipping and warehouse-related issues.

“While we are disappointed that we are not able to execute our plan for delivering these test kits to Stratford residents today, we thank everyone for their patience and flexibility as we await the delivery,” Hoydick said in an update on Thursday morning. “We will reschedule the test kit drive throughs as soon as we are able.”

Residents should note that there continues to be sites available in Stratford for COVID-19 tests, including DeLuca Field parking lot every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (closed Friday Dec. 31st). You can register here.

Drive-through testing is also available at DOCS Urgent Care Center, 200 East Main Street (Appointments can be made here) and at CVS Pharmacy at 1 Hawley Lane (Appointments can be made here.