Politics & Government
Marblehead Coronavirus Free Testing For Residents
The town will offer four testing opportunities in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.
MARBLEHEAD, MA —With coronavirus rates rising in Marblehead, and across the region, residents will have four opportunities to get tested in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.
Atlantic Ambulance will conduct the drive-thru tests that are free to Marblehead residents.
Testing will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, on Dec. 15 and on Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon, and on Dec. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El on Atlantic Avenue.
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Residents must pre-register and will be turned away if pre-registration is not done. Pre-registration is to keep wait times limited.
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There is a maximum of 300 tests available per day.
"The town encourages all residents this holiday season to remain vigilant — maintain social distance, avoid social gatherings, wear face coverings, and wash and sanitize your hands regularly," officials said.
More information will be updated here.
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