CHA Moves Coronavirus Testing Site To Assembly Square

SOMERVILLE, MA — Cambridge Health Alliance is transitioning its COVID-19 test site from the CHA Somerville campus to 133 Middlesex Avenue in Assembly Square. Prospective patients must call ahead to set up an appointment using the hotline number 617-665-2928.

Testing is open to all CHA patients, people who live in CHA's service area and other members of the community. CHA patients with symptoms or contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases should call their primary care provider to schedule a test referral. Tests are provided at no charge to the patient. People will be asked for insurance information, but it is not required.

The service accommodates drive-thru and people on foot/bike. All patients will also receive guidance on how to protect themselves and family members while test results are pending. This is available in multiple languages. The testing tent is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals are asked to call 617-665-2928 to set up an appointment. The call center is open 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Results will be available in five days after people are tested. Each community's Department of Public Health will contact people with the results who are not CHA patients. CHA is monitoring the situation and will make changes as circumstances evolve. Visit www.challiance.org to learn more and get updated information.