SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - Somerville will launch a coronavirus testing program for all residents, officials said Sunday.
Drive-through testing will be held at Cambridge Health Alliance’s Somerville location, which will expand to serving walk-up and cyclist patients. Mayor Joe Curtatone said he plans to open a satellite location in East Somerville as well.
“No matter who you are or what kind of health coverage you have, you will be able to schedule a free test at the Somerville Hospital campus,” Curtatone said during a press conference Monday. “What I really want to stress is that we cannot get ahead of this virus unless everybody, and I mean everybody, is tested.”
The plan also includes more mask distribution and contract tracing. All residents are eligible for testing, but must call to make an appointment.
The only requirement is that individuals must be Somerville residents and must call to set up an appointment using a new hotline number at 617-665-2928.
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