Rhode Island cities, towns to begin distributing free, at-home COVID-19 tests

  • Source: WPRI-TV CBS/MyNetwork 12 Providence
  • Published: 01/20/2022 12:00 AM

Rhode Island municipalities have announced more opportunities for residents to collect free, at-home rapid COVID-19 tests this week. Gov. Dan McKee recently announced the state received an additional 400,000 at-home rapid COVID tests. McKee said 70% of the tests will be given to municipalities to hand out, while 30% will be distributed through community-based organizations. Barrington The town announced it will be holding a targeted drive-thru distribution of free, at-home COVID-19 tests for residents 60 and older this week. A license or ID is required for pickup. The town announced the tests will be available at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment on Thursday, Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. until noon.



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