Where To Get Tested For COVID-19 In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise both nationally and locally, many people are rushing to get tested as the New Year approaches.

Earlier this week, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut plans to distribute 3 million COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and 6 million N95 masks to try and slow the spread of COVID-19 during this heavy travel and holiday season.

Distribution is expected to begin this week and continue into the next. In the meantime, there are a several testing sites open in Stamford.

According to the city of Stamford website, several COVID-19 testing sites are open in Stamford:

Stamford Health/Stamford Hospital Wheeler Building — 1 Hospital Plaza

Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Check holiday hours.

Appointment required. Schedule an appointment by calling 203-276-3300.

Must have a doctor's order faxed. If you don't have a doctor, call 1-877-233-WELL for a referral to someone who can write you a prescription.

Cost: Insurance

Cove Island Park Sema4 Testing Site (Drive-Up) — 1125 Cove Road

Open Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check holiday hours.

No appointment needed.

Cost: Insurance

DOCS Urgent Care — 2001 W. Main St.

Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check holiday hours.

Appointment required. Schedule online or call 203-658-8291.

Cost: Insurance

CHC Testing Site — 22 Fifth Street

Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check holiday hours.

**Testing only open to CHC patients. Appointment required. Schedule an appointment by calling 860-347-6971.

Cost: Insurance

Quest Diagnostics Testing Site — 1250 Summer St., Suite 203

Open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check holiday hours.

Appointment required.

Cost: Insurance

Walgreens COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site (Drive-Up) — 780 E. Main St.

Appointment/pre-registration needed. Check eligibility requirements.

Cost: Insurance

CVS Pharmacies, Drive-Up Testing:

• 537 Canal St.
• 229 Hope St.
• 1938 W. Main St.
• 66 High Ridge Road
• 969 High Ridge Road

Check eligibility requirements.

Appointment/pre-registration needed.

AFC Urgent Care — 3000 Summer St.

Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check holiday hours.

Appointment required.

Cost: Insurance

Tests are limited and are first come first serve.

Murphy Medical Associates — 30 Buxton Farms Road

Appointment required.

To book an appointment, visit coronatestct.com and complete the intake form and questionnaire.

Cost: Insurance

For more information on COVID-19 in Stamford, go to the city's website.