Some pharmacies, primary care physicians and respiratory clinics also offer testing. McKee and the Health Department also announced Monday that the state was delaying plans to close two mass vaccination sites. At that time, McKee and the Health Department announced the state was opening a new site for rapid testing in Cranston and expanding access to rapid testing at existing sites. The new sites are in addition to the expanded access the state announced Monday. “If I could walk in right now, I’d do it just for the peace of mind,” he said. Jim Kelly, who’d headed to Thames Street to take care of some last-minute Christmas shopping, spotted the sign for COVID testing and was disappointed to learn that there were no more appointments available that day. Most were getting tested as a precaution before having family members or friends over in the coming days, or traveling out of town. Many of those waiting their turn Wednesday morning outside the Newport site were locals who said they were grateful to see the state expand testing on Aquidneck Island. Wednsday, every single of one of that day's slots had been claimed. that about 1,000 new rapid test appointments had just opened in Newport and Bristol. Dan McKee had announced on Tuesday night at around 9:30 p.m. More: RI COVID deaths hit 'heartbreaking milestone' as Gov. RIDOH is urging all Rhode Islanders to be aware of this longer than normal wait time so you may plan accordingly." There is no way for RIDOH to expedite your PCR test result. "PCR test results are taking 3 to 5 days to process. "State-run COVID-19 test sites are experiencing very high volume," the Health Department says. The sites close at noon on Friday, Christmas Eve, and are closed on Christmas Day. More: Here's what you need to know about RI's new COVID-19 vaccination app The Bristol site is open weekdays from 8 a.m. To make an appointment, go to the state's website portal.ri.gov. People can also call (401) 222-8022. Rapid tests provide results within minutes but aren't considered as accurate as PCR tests, which take longer to produce results. The new sites are in Bristol, a storefront at 655 Metacom Ave, and Newport, the Newport Wharf, 22 Brown and Howard Wharf.īoth sites are walk-throughs and offer rapid testing only. With long waits for COVID-19 tests as Christmas approaches, the state of Rhode Island opened two new testing centers Wednesday morning. Watch Video: Omicron: Mark Lurie, Brown University epidemiologist, discusses variant
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