New State COVID-19 Testing Site Opens In Westchester

MOUNT VERNON, NY — A state-run coronavirus test site will open in Mount Vernon on Tuesday.

The new COVID-19 test site is one of six more sites to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The sites are aimed at providing additional testing options in areas of high need throughout the Capital, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley and Western New York regions.

"We want to start the New Year strong and use every tool at our disposal," Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday. "By mobilizing testing sites throughout the state, we will make sure testing is more accessible and convenient for New Yorkers. We will continue to expand testing availability to every corner of the state, evaluating where more capacity and additional sites are needed soon. I encourage every New Yorker to take advantage of a site near them."

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New Yorkers can find the sites nearest to them and make appointments for testing here.

The Mount Vernon site is located at Grace Baptist Church at 52 S. 6th Ave. The location will be open January 4, from Noon - 6 p.m. and after that, Monday - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Hudson Valley has the third-highest rate of coronavirus positivity in New York at the start of 2021, behind New York City and Long Island, according to state health department data. As of Jan. 1: