Melrose Schools COVID Testing: What To Know

MELROSE, MA — A four-day COVID-19 testing program for most Melrose Public Schools students and staff begins Tuesday.

The testing is taking place while the district transitions to remote learning for the week. It's the first time the district has been fully remote since the delayed start to the school year.

The free testing is available to all district employees who work in person and all preK-12 Group C and K-12 students in the hybrid learning model.

Testing appointments can be made here. They must be made by Monday at noon.

Testing will be conducted Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The drive-thru testing location will be at the middle/high school campus. Students under 18 must be accompanied by their caregivers. Employees must bring the district IDs or a pay stub.

Questions about testing can be directed to the Health Department at 781-979-4130.

Related: School Committee Approves Testing Money, Wants Long-Term Plan

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