Danbury Expands Coronavirus Testing
DANBURY, CT — There now more options available for Danbury residents who want to be tested for the coronavirus.
The Department of Health and Human Services is working with community agencies and healthcare providers in the city to expand access to COVID-19 testing even if residents are not experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms. Testing is available at the following locations:
Free Testing Locations:
8 Delay Street / 475-241-0740
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
An appointment is required. Mobile testing available.
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
120 Main St 4th floor / Tel: 203-456-1413
Monday - Friday, by appointment only.
Mobile testing available.
Locations Providing Testing 7 Days a Week:
76C Newtown Road / Tel: 203-826-8434
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
100 Mill Plain Road / Tel: 203-826-2600
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2 Main Street / 203-826-2140
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
47 49 Lake Ave Ext. / Tel: 203-778-7471
Testing by appointment only
1 Padanaram Road / Tel: 203-456-8086
Testing by appointment only
Tel: 203-739-7000
Nuvance Health’s primary care physicians are now offering in-office COVID-19 testing. If your primary care physician is part of the Nuvance Health network, contact them for additional information.
The Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Greater Danbury Community Health Center, is working with local houses of worship to offer free COVID-19 testing for congregants on their sites of worship. Congregations interested in this free service should contact Katie Curran at CIFC GDCHC at CurranKa@ct-institute.org or 203-743-9760 x121.
In addition to the testing options listed above, the Community Health Center, Inc. has put together a mobile testing team to provide testing in the communities difficult to reach. This mobile testing site is fully equipped to provide testing services and can communicate results directly to clients or members within 2-4 business days. This service is recommended to facilities/organizations that intend to provide testing services to its clients or members. Testing is open to all and is free of charge. Facilities interested in scheduling a testing event should contact Anika McPherson at McPherA@chc1.com.
"Although the State of Connecticut has recently reported the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in the country, it is important that our residents continue to practice social distancing, use facial coverings, participate in contact tracing, adhere to self-quarantine recommendations, and get tested if there has been an exposure," said Kara Prunty, acting director of the city Health Department.
"Our residents have worked very hard during the past few months to control the spread of COVID-19 and I encourage everyone to protect themselves and their families by scheduling a test at one of the testing sites throughout Danbury."
This article originally appeared on the Danbury Patch
