HARTFORD, Conn. — The Department of Public Health announced over 40 "Test to Treat" sites will be opening throughout the state, giving people the option to quickly access treatment for COVID-19.
This comes as a nationwide Test to Treat initiative that will create sites where people in the community can get tested, and if they test positive, and treatments are appropriate for them, they can fill a prescription from a healthcare provider, all in one location.
Here in Connecticut, test to treat sites are currently at some pharmacies, urgent care centers, and federally qualified health centers.
The Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani said in a statement, “In order for COVID-19 treatments to work, they must be started early, within five days of when your symptoms start. The test to treat initiative provides eligible patients faster, easier access to potentially life-saving treatments.”
A web based site locator is now available to make it easier to find test to treat locations. You can also call 1-800-232-0233.
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