Watertown Offering Six Free Coronavirus Testing Clinics

WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown residents will be able to get a free COVID-19 test in town.

The town is offering free testing for residents, by appointment only. Testing does not require a medical referral, and residents do not need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get tested. Preregistration is required.

Testing will be held inside the Commander’s Mansion 440 Talcott Avenue on the following dates and times:
Dec. 15- 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 16- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 22- 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 23- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dec. 29- 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 30- 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In order to obtain an appointment a Watertown resident must preregister online.

This is not a drive up test. Watertown residents who have an appointment will enter into the Commander’s Mansion and with the assistance of Pro Ambulance employees will conduct a self-administering nasal swab. Results will be returned within 24 to 36 hours.