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Free Coronavirus Testing For Medford HS Students, Families Monday
Free testing will be held at MHS Monday following a recent increase in cases among the high school community.
MEDFORD, MA — Due to a reported increase in positive COVID-19 cases among the Medford High School community, there will be free testing offered for students and families Monday. Medford High students, families of students and community members who have had contact with people associated with Medford High students are encouraged to participate in this testing.
Testing is being made available through a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Fallon Ambulance. It will take place in the West Courtyard of Medford High School on Monday, Aug. 17 from 2-7:30 p.m. Results are expected within 24 hours.
The city is further urging community members who have received a negative COVID-19 test in recent days to get retested at MHS. Students or family members who have recently traveled outside the state are also encouraged to get tested.
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