Town Of Madison: COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution

Press release from the Town of Madison:

December 28, 2021

Good evening, this is First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons with an important announcement

Yesterday Governor Lamont announced the state will be receiving a shipment of over 1 million at-home COVID tests to be distributed to towns throughout Connecticut.  The Town of Madison will be receiving an allotment of these at-home tests and plans to distribute them to Madison residents this Thursday, December 30th. Tests will be distributed through a drive through pick-up line at Brown Intermediate School (located at 980 Durham Road) starting around 12:30 p.m., and will continue until supplies run out, which could be up to 3 p.m. or later depending on demand.  Please note that no cars will be allowed to line-up at the distribution site prior to 12 p.m. Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis and be limited to 1 test kit per car. Each test kit contains 2 COVID tests. Proof of Madison residency is required to receive a test kit.  Proof of residency includes a driver’s license, tax bill, or car registration with a Madison address, or a 2021 Beach Sticker affixed to the vehicle. Given the volume of tests we will be distributing, please be patient with Town staff and public safety while we work to keep the lines moving safely and as quickly as possible. 

We understand that access to testing is limited right now so we encourage anyone who is exhibiting signs of COVID or had a close contact to a family member with COVID to please take advantage of this free at-home test.  Currently the Town has seen a rapid uptick in active cases, with 130 residents currently positive. Let’s do what we can now to stop the recent surge of COVID in our community. While we recognize people want to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends, we ask everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to take precautionary measures by limiting gathering sizes, and wearing a mask at all times in public settings including local stores and restaurants, and at any large indoor gathering. We also encourage residents to continue good practices like washing hands frequently and staying at home if you are not feeling well. And of course, the best way to protect each other from severe disease is to get vaccinated and boosted, if possible.

I also want to alert residents that, as a pre-cautionary measure, the Town has reinstituted its mask mandate for all Town facilities, regardless of a person’s vaccination status. We are also actively monitoring cases and may seek additional policy changes if deemed necessary to protect the public. 

I want to wish everyone a very healthy and happy New Year. 

Stay safe Madison.

Peggy LyonsFirst Selectwoman

This press release was produced by the Town of Madison. The views expressed here are the author’s own.