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Snow Threat Cancels Salem Coronavirus Testing Thursday
The two "Stop the Spread" sites in Salem will not be open on Thursday due to the expected snowstorm.
SALEM, MA — Salem coronavirus testing is canceled at the two "Stop the Spread" sites due to the expected snowstorm.
The testing sites at Salem High School and Old Town Hall are expected to reopen on Friday.
Snow will start falling across Massachusetts between 7 and 11 p.m. Wednesday, and by the time it ends midday Thursday, most parts of the state will have been blanketed with 8 to 14 inches, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Boston.
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Gov. Charlie Baker was expected to discuss the state's first major snowstorm during a press briefing scheduled for noon Wednesday.
Free COVID-19 testing in #SalemMA today, Dec 16: Old Town Hall 9am-2pm & Salem High School: 4pm-8pm (do not arrive before 3pm). List of all Stop the Spread testing sites in Massachusetts: https://t.co/l4rgmHU49z. Due to forecast BOTH Stop testing sites closed tomorrow, Dec 17.
— City of Salem MA (@CityofSalemMA) December 16, 2020
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