Health & Fitness

Watertown Offers 8 Free Coronavirus Testing Clinics

Testing is free, does not require a medical referral, and you do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get tested.

The tests are walk-in, not drive-thru style.
The tests are walk-in, not drive-thru style. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown residents will be able to get a free COVID-19 test in town.

The town is offering free testing for residents, by appointment only. Testing does not require a medical referral, and residents do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get tested. Preregistration is required.

Testing will be held inside the Commander's Mansion 440 Talcott Avenue on the following dates and times:

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Jan. 5: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 6: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 12: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 13: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 19: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 20: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jan. 26: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 27: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In order to obtain an appointment a Watertown resident must preregister online.

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This is not a drive up test. Watertown residents who have an appointment will enter into the Commander's Mansion and with the assistance of Pro Ambulance employees will conduct a self-administering nasal swab. Results will be returned within 24 to 36 hours.

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