Rhode Island To Close Some COVID-19 Test Sites

PROVIDENCE, RI — As Rhode Island continues its transition to the next stage of COVID-19 response, several state-run test sites will close by the end of March, the Department of Health. said.

Earlier this month, state-run sites shifted to only test people with COVID-19 symptoms or who were identified as a close contact of a positive case. Testing is still available for asymptomatic Rhode Islanders through most pharmacies, clinics and primary care providers, which are a good option for those who need to get tested before travel. At-home, self-administered test kits are also available online, at pharmacies and through community organizations.

The following sites will close by the end of the month. A full list of remaining sites is available from the Department of Health.

Closing March 28

• 655 Metacom Ave., Bristol
• 100 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston
• 22 Brown and Howard Wharf, Newport
• 675 Beverage Hill Ave., Pawtucket

Closing March 29

• 1114 Broad St., Central Falls
• 400 East Ave., Warwick

Closing March 30

• 1 Ann and Hope Way, Cumberland
• 47 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
• 60 Airport Rd., Westerly

Closing March 31

• Barrington Shopping Center, 184 County Rd.
• 10 Beach Ave., New Shoreham
• 1 Sabin St., Providence. Drive through testing will end March 31 and walk-through testing will move inside the Dunkin' Donuts Center April 1
• 1157 South Road, South Kingstown
• 545 Greenwich Ave., Warwick
• 450 Clinton St., Woonsocket

On April 1, the test site at 1400 W. Main Road in Middletown will move to the town's Knights of Columbus hall.