Where to go to get a COVID test in Newport County
The following locations have been identified by the Rhode Island Department of Health as locations to get COVID-19 tests in Newport County. This list has been updated as of Jan. 24, 2022.
To make the COVID-19 testing process as streamlined and efficient as possible, most fixed, State-run testing sites are now requiring appointments. Rhode Islanders can schedule a free test online at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022. Insurance is accepted but not required. Check with the location before visiting.
Middletown Riverhead Plaza
1400 W. Main Rd. Middletown
Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Walk through
Appointment recommended
Some daily appointments reserved for Pre K-12/child care community? Yes
Brown & Howard Wharf
416 Thames Street, Newport
Cost: Free
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Offering On-Site Health Evaluation? No
Testing for Out-of-State Travelers? Asymptomatic screening or diagnostic testing only.
Offering Testing for Rhode Islanders Who Don't Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Yes
Accepting Patients from other Practices? Yes
Accepting Pediatric Patients? Yes
Walk through or drive through? Walk through
Ocean State Urgent Care
Address: 67 Valley Rd. Middletown, RI 02842
City/Town: Middletown
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 8 PM Saturday - Sunday 9 AM - 2 PM
Contact Information: 401-847-4950
Offering On-Site Health Evaluation?: YES
Testing for out-of-state travelers?: YES
Asymptomatic testing?: YES
Accepting Patients from other Practices?: YES
Accepting Pediatric Patients?: YES older than 12
Walk through or drive through?: DRIVE THROUGH
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Cost: There is a cost for asymptomatic testing if you are an out-of-state traveler. CALL TO LEARN MORE
Walgreens Pharmacy
Address: 12 East Main Rd. Middletown, RI 02842
City/Town: Middletown
Hours of Operation: Go online to be pre-screened for testing and to get an appointment.
Contact Information: https://www.walgreens.com /findcare/covid19/testing
Offering On-Site Health Evaluation?: NO
Testing for out-of-state travelers?: NO
Asymptomatic testing?: YES
Accepting Patients from other Practices?: YES
Accepting Pediatric Patients?: YES older than 3
Walk through or drive through?: DRIVE THROUGH
Languages Spoken: ENGLISH
Cost: FREE
East Bay Heath Care-Newport
6 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport
Cost: Free
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact InformationPortal.ri.gov or 401-222-8022
Offering On-Site Health Evaluation? No
Testing for Out-of-State Travelers? Asymptomatic screening or diagnostic testing only.
Offering Testing for Rhode Islanders Who Don't Have COVID-19 Symptoms? Yes
Accepting Patients from other Practices? Yes
Accepting Pediatric Patients? Yes
Walk through or drive through? Both
CVS Pharmacy
Address: 500 Main Rd. Tiverton, RI 02878
City/Town: Tiverton
Hours of Operation: Go online to be pre-screened for testing and to get an appointment.
Contact Information: https://www.cvs.com/ minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
Offering On-Site Health Evaluation?: Go online to be pre-screened for testing and to get an appointment.
Testing for out-of-state travelers?: NO
Asymptomatic testing?: NO
Accepting Patients from other Practices?: YES
Accepting Pediatric Patients?: YES older than 3
Walk through or drive through?: DRIVE THROUGH
Languages Spoken: CALL TO LEARN ABOUT LANGUAGES SPOKEN 401-231-0814
Cost: VISIT CVS.COM TO LEARN MORE.
Source: RI Department of Health
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Where to go to get a COVID test in Newport County
