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Westwood Coronavirus: Urgent Care To Offer Drive-Thru Testing
PhysicianOne Urgent Care will offer drive-thru coronavirus testing at all of its locations.
WESTWOOD, MA — PhysicianOne Urgent Care in Westwood is offering drive-thru testing for the new coronavirus. The new service is available at all of its Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York locations. Patients with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, loss of taste/smell or shortness of breath can get pre-screened online via a contactless Virtual Visit to qualify them for a reservation for a quick drive-up test at the nearest PhysicianOne Urgent Care location.
COVID-19 testing is available seven days per week at all PhysicianOne Urgent Care locations for anyone who has successfully received a Virtual Visit pre-screen.
“Everyone is affected by COVID-19 and it’s understandable that people are anxious. We are now able to offer expert personalized medical advice and private COVID-19 testing in local communities” said Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of PhysicianOne Urgent Care. “Although people are sick and having symptoms, they do not seem to be seeking care and advice for managing their symptoms or seeking testing options. It is critical that people with symptoms check in with a medical expert for personalized advice regarding their care and to understand the facts about testing. More than 50% of symptomatic patients now qualify for testing and the results of the test will help us understand this disease and will be important for the ongoing management of our patients’ health.”
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To obtain a reservation for quick drive-up testing, be sure to first schedule a pre-screening Virtual Visit and simply click the ‘check in online’ option. During the Virtual Visit, a PhysicianOne Urgent Care provider will assess patient concerns and symptoms, answer questions, and recommend next steps the patient should take.
Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday the state "is still on the upward slope of this pandemic." Across the state, there has been a total of 433 deaths and 16,790 cases.
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