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State Taking Over COVID-19 Testing Operation at Maple
Ridge Center in Lowville Effective December 29 with Expanded Hours for
Testing
Published: December 27, 2021
at 09:00 a.m.
By: Nick Altmire
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday the addition of 13 new State
testing sites to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, including one
here in Lewis County. These sites are aimed providing additional testing
options in areas of high need throughout the state.
“To get through
this winter surge and protect New Yorkers, we will use every tool at our
disposal,” Governor Hochul said. “By
mobilizing testing sites throughout the state, we will make sure testing is
more accessible and convenient for New Yorkers. We will continue to expand
testing availability to every corner of the state, evaluating where more
capacity and additional sites are needed soon.”
Sites are
currently being mobilized, according to a release from Governor Hochul’s office, with all locations slated to open on Wednesday,
December 29, 2021. Days and hours of operation will vary depending upon the
location of the site and each will offer tests by appointment, as well as
walk-ins. Upon launch, all sites will offer RT-PCR testing. Rapid antigen
and rapid PCR tests will also be available within a few days of
opening.
Starting on Monday,
December 27, New Yorkers can make an appointment for a COVID-19 test at one
of these locations here.
Hours of
operation at the Maple Ridge testing site, beginning on Wednesday, December
29, will be:
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Monday and Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Fridays: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Maple Ridge
Center is located at 7421 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367.
The county has
been operating the site at Maple Ridge Center since August 25, offering
testing from noon to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.
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