Health & Fitness

Coronavirus Testing Tent Now Open At Mount Sinai Queens

The tent outside the Astoria hospital is offering PCR tests — considered the gold standard — and promising results back in 24 hours.

ASTORIA, QUEENS — Astoria has gained another coronavirus testing site, thanks to Mount Sinai Queens.

The hospital's new testing tent on 30th Road and Crescent Street is offering PCR tests — considered the gold standard in coronavirus testing — on a walk-in basis to anyone not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Results come back in about 24 hours, according to a spokesperson.

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The tent, which opened about two weeks ago, is conducting tests Monday through Friday between noon and 7 p.m.

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