N-95 masks, COVID-19 test kits available at Schuyler County sites this week

Neal Simon, Elmira Star-Gazette
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Schuyler County will provide residents with free COVID-19 home testing kits and N-95 masks at several distribution sites around the county this week.

Schuyler County fire and emergency management staff will distribute the test kits and masks for as long as supplies last, county officials said.

How to get tests and masks in Schuyler County

Distribution will take place at the following locations, on the days and at the times listed:

  • Monterey Fire Department, Tuesday, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

  • Human Services Complex drive-through site in Montour falls, Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m.

  • Burdett Fire Department drive through site, Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m.

  • Hector Presbyterian Church, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Odessa Fire Department, Friday, 10 a.m. to noon.

  • Security Desk at the Human Services Complex during regular business hours.

Kits will also be available at Schuyler County public libraries during regular business hours beginning on Wednesday.

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Additionally, Schuyler County transit buses will carry limited supplies for riders and the Schuyler County Office for the Aging will distribute to clients in need.

County officials 'working hard' to get state-provided supplies out to residents

“The state continues to push out COVID test kits to us, and we are working hard to get them to our residents as quickly as possible,” said Schuyler County Administrator Fonda Chronis. “Testing and masking are critical mitigation steps to slow the spread of the virus.”

Chronis encouraged residents who are unable to obtain test kits to utilize the New York state rapid testing site in Watkins Glen. Appointments for the site are available now.

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