Health & Fitness
3 Free Coronavirus Testing Events In Worcester This Week
The events come after Worcester reported its first increase in cases in two weeks.
WORCESTER, MA — Worcester will have three pop-up coronavirus testing events this week, which will complement more permanent testing sites operating under the state's Stop the Spread campaign.
The testing pop-ups come as Worcester reports its first increase in cases in two weeks, and the second-largest increase this summer. Also this weekend, Holy Cross officials reported a coronavirus outbreak linked to an off-campus party.
The pop-up testing sites will occur during these times:
UMass Memorial/Main South CDC, 875 Main St.
Aug. 31, noon to 4 p.m.
Walk-up only, no appointment needed
Lakeside Apartments, 42 Lakeside Ave.
Sept. 2, 2 to 6 p.m.
Walk-up only, no appointment needed
Community Health Link, 72 Jaques Ave.
Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call (774) 312-2795 for an appointment
The regular Stop the Spread testing takes place at these locations:
AFC Urgent Care, 117 Stafford St.
Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call (508) 755-4010 the AFC Urgent Care website for an appointment
AIDS Project Worcester, Worcester Tech High School, 1 Skyline Drive
Sunday, 1o a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Appointment only, call (508) 847-0623
