Short thread to share key info about testing in #Hartford. Please share:
First, If you think you need a test, there's a very high chance that you can get one now -- even if you couldn't before. Err on the side of caution and seek a test. Here's how... 1/
First, If you think you need a test, there's a very high chance that you can get one now -- even if you couldn't before. Err on the side of caution and seek a test. Here's how... 1/
The two biggest testing sites remain @HartfordHealthC on Hudson St. and @SaintFrancisCT on Asylum Ave. If you don't have a doctor/healthcare provider you can contact, you can call the HHC hotline at 860-972-8100 (24/7) or St. Francis at 888-786-2790 (8am-8pm), or... 2/
... you can also visit an FQHC like @CharterOakHealt @WheelerClinic or Community Health Svcs in your neighborhood. If you need a ride to a confirmed test appointment, we'll give you a ride for free -- just call 311 to schedule a pickup. 3/
Also, today we launched our mobile testing partnership with @HartfordHealthC. We're using this mobile capability to bring testing directly to residents/staff of our most vulnerable congregate living/care facilities. 4/
We’re working to identify another accessible testing location and will have more info soon. We’re also working with our FQHCs. But bottom line: more to do, but we’ve had a large expansion of testing capacity & that means that many more people should be able to get tests. 5/5
