Avon To Host Second At-Home COVID Test Distribution

Chris Rhatigan
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Information via Town of Avon

AVON, CT — The Town has received a second limited supply of at-home COVID-19 test kits from the State of Connecticut as part of a state-wide distribution initiative. The Town will host a drive-thru style distribution event for Avon residents on Saturday, January 15th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Thompson Brook and Pine Grove Schools, weather permitting. The event will run while supplies last, or until 1:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Both test kits and N95 masks will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Proof of Avon residency is required (e.g. official identification or a piece of mail).

  • Test kits will be limited to one per vehicle. Each kit contains two tests. If you received a test kit from the first distribution event, please allow other residents the opportunity to obtain a test kit during this event. Also, please refrain from carpooling to the event if possible as it slows down the line considerably.

  • N95 Masks will be limited to five (5) per household.

  • Should inclement winter weather require this event to be rescheduled, details will be posted on the Town’s website by Friday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m.

  • The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has provided guidance for the public on the use of the self-test kits. This information is available for download HERE.

  • Masks are also currently available for resident pick up at the Circulation Desk of the Avon Free Public Library (281 Country Club Road) and the Fire Marshal’s Office/Building Department of the Avon Town Offices (60 West Main Street) during normal business hours while supplies last.

Please contact Bruce Appell, Emergency Management Director, at (860) 409-4319 with questions. Please do not contact Pine Grove School or Thompson Brook School regarding this event.

This article originally appeared on the Avon Patch