Saugus Heath Department Announces Distribution of At-Home COVID19 Tests - December 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:John R. Fralick, III RS/REHS
Director of Public Health
(781) 231-4120 / (781) 231-4117
Saugus Health Department Announces Distribution of At-Home COVID19 Tests
The Saugus Health Department and the Town of Saugus is pleased to announce the receipt of the State allocation of at-home COVID19 test kits. These kits will serve as a valuable additional tool in the fight against the spread of COVID19 and bringing an end to the ongoing pandemic.
These kits are going to be initially allocated to vulnerable populations including seniors, severely
immunocompromised residents and those in low-income housing, as well as places of worship and our local food banks. We hope that the general public understands the need to allocate these resources to those with the greatest need first and also understand the very limited quantity that was given to the Town of Saugus by the State based on income demographics. We continue to encourage the residents of Saugus to continue to utilize programs including the free Stop the Spread drive-through testing site at the Square One Mall, 1204 Broadway from 2-7PM, Monday through Saturday for all testing needs. According to the State this program has been extended until March 31, 2022. The Stop the Spread testing site allows the State and local communities to track and trace new positive cases. In addition, this also allows communities to reach out to help those families that may be in need.
After the initial allocations are concluded, the Saugus Board of Health will make the remainder of tests available to the general public on a first come-first serve basis while our limited supply lasts. All distribution will require registration with the Health Department in order to receive test kits. Please call 781-231-4117 to register to receive test kits. (Max 1 kit per household).
While, we at the Town of Saugus understand that the supply cannot meet the demand for these products, especially during the holiday season, we hope that the residents of Saugus will understand that the Town and Health Department are doing everything in their power to provide a safe and healthy community as we continue to navigate the pandemic. Thank you.