Marlborough Coronavirus Testing: Hours For Christmas, New Year's

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Local residents will have plenty of opportunities to get a free coronavirus PCR test in Marlborough during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

The UMass Memorial testing center is now located at the New England Sports Center, 121 Donald Lynch Boulevard. Demand for tests has been rising in recent weeks along with cases as the omicron and delta variants continue to spread.

If you want a test before Christmas, hours are:

• Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon
• Closed Christmas Eve

If you want a test before New Year's, hours are:

• Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon
• Closed New Year's Eve

Local residents do not have to make an appointment to test at the New England Sports Center.

If you're looking for a coronavirus vaccine appointment in Marlborough before the holidays, check the city website. Marlborough will also be hosting a coronavirus booster clinic on Jan. 5 with the Moderna version.