December 28, 2021
In an effort to expand access to testing, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today announced the opening of three new community-based testing sites. The Rapid Antigen COVID-19 tests, which will be sponsored by Baseline Health and Reef Technologies, will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The first test site at Hecksher State Park will open on Wednesday, December 29, the second test site at Red Creek Park, formerly located at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, will open on Monday, January 3, and the third test site located at Cathedral Pines County Park will open on Tuesday, January 4th.
“What we've learned so far is that the Omicron variant is highly transmissible and causes our daily positivity rate to increase.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. “Testing is one of the best tools we have in limiting the spread of this virus. As we approach the New Year, these three new locations will provide quick and convenient results for our residents so they can protect themselves and their loved ones.”
Rapid test sites include:
Hecksher State Park, Field 8 (Opening Wednesday, December 29)
1 Heckscher State Parkway
East Islip, New York
Open every Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am. to 4:00 p.m
Testing capacity: Up to 1,000 tests per day
Red Creek Park (Opening Monday, January 3)
102 Old Riverhead Rd
Hampton Bays, New York
Open to school-required and community testing
Open only Monday from 10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m
Testing capacity: Up to 500 tests per day
Cathedral Pines County Park (Opening on Tuesday, January 4)
116 Yaphank Middle Island Rd
Middle Island, New York
Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Testing capacity: Up to 500 tests per day
Residents with any questions can contact Suffolk311.
This press release was issued by Suffolk County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.
