Nassau To Distribute 20,000 Take-Home COVID Tests

UNIONDALE, NY — As coronavirus cases continue to spread around Long Island, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that the county will be distributing 20,000 at-home kits to people at a drive-through event on Thursday.

People who need tests can get them at Mitchel Field in Uniondale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 30. There is a limit of three tests per car, and they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

“As omicron continues to spread in our communities and residents continue to see their loved ones for the holidays, the county remains committed to offering reliable COVID-19 testing for residents so we can contain disease spread," said Curran. "Thank you to New York State for providing these test kits as well as the Nassau County Department of Health and Northwell Health for working to make sure all residents have access to COVID-19 testing and other critical health care services throughout this pandemic.”

Fast and accurate testing is the best way that health officials have to track the spread of the disease. It also lets residents know if they are infected, and if they need to isolate or quarantine to avoid infecting others.

“The distribution of at-home test kits provides a convenient resource to keep our communities safe, while alleviating long lines at clinics and doctors’ offices,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein.

The county is also partnering with Northwell Health to expand PCR testing to Nassau residents as the cold weather and holidays have brought a spike in cases and a demand for testing. The drive-thru COVID-19 test site will be available to all residents at no cost at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are required. To make an appointment please visit: https://www.northwell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/pcr-testing