NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The City of New Haven and the city's fire department held a drive-thru distribution of 10,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits on Saturday morning.
The distribution took at the New Haven Regional Fire Training Academy on 230 Ella Grasso Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Each car got five boxes that each contain two tests. These test kits have an expiration date of Jan. 23, 2023.
"Unfortunately, it’s more difficult nowadays for us to actually get a sense of how large the spread is or significant the spread is because so many people do the at home test and then don’t report it," said Mayor Justin Elicker of the City of New Haven.
Proof of New Haven residency was required to receive the test kits, according to officials.
Those who were not able to pick up a test kit due to being homebound or due to a disability are encouraged to call the Office of Services for Persons with Disabilities at 203-946-7651.
"As residents begin to return to work and school in the new year, it is important that everyone remains vigilant about stopping the spread of COVID -19 by testing when experiencing symptoms," added Mayor Elicker.
The city also encourages residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. visit nhvvax.org or call (203) 946-6999 for vaccine information.
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