Health & Fitness

Andover To Give Out Free At-Home Coronavirus Tests Saturday

The town will distribute 2,500 test kits to residents beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The town plans to give out test kits to 2,500 households Saturday.
The town plans to give out test kits to 2,500 households Saturday. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

ANDOVER, MA — Andover will distribute 2,500 coronavirus test kits to residents Saturday, the town said Tuesday.

The free kits will be distributed to residents show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Services Facility, 5 Campanelli Drive.

Residents will remain in their cars for the drive-thru distribution.

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One test kit, containing two rapid tests, will be given to each household/car. Residents should bring documents like a driver's license or tax bill to confirm residency.

No advance registration is necessary. The town asked residents not to arrive before 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.

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