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Coronavirus Testing For Redding Residents Set For Saturday

The drive-thru test for COVID-19 requires all participants to preregister online​.

REDDING, CT — The DOCS Medical Group will be offering swab testing for the coronavirus on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Redding Community Center. Payment will be through insurance or the CARES Act, for residents who you don't have insurance.

The drive-thru test requires all participants to preregister online. When registering, applicants need to register as "COVID-19 Redding resident." The preregistration process assigns a time slot. Participants should not arrive before their assigned time.

All preregistered residents are welcome, ages 2 and up. Testing will not require a physician’s order and residents do not have to be symptomatic to be tested. Participants will be called with results within 24-48 hours.

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Participants will be asked to stay in their cars and walk-ins will not be allowed. A government ID and an insurance card are required.

COVID-19 testing is 100 percent covered by insurance with no copay or deductible.

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