Suffolk County will give away KN95 masks and Covid-19 test kits on Jan. 24.
The free distribution is scheduled for noon-6 p.m. in the lobby of the H. Lee Dennison Building, located at 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge.
Approximately 1,000 test kits and nearly 1,000 KN95 mask will be available for residents
“While many of us have resumed daily life, living with COVID-19, it is still important that everyone has access to the tools available to prevent exposure and spread,”said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “As we continue to see new variants, it is clear that availability to test kits is imperative as we work to keep this virus under control.”
All Suffolk County residents are encouraged to attend to obtain kits for their household. Each resident can obtain two test kits per household member. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dr. Gregson Pigott, Suffolk County health commissioner said: “Testing is still crucial to slowing the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. When we test positive early in the course of illness, we have the opportunity to seek treatment to prevent the worst outcomes from COVID infection, and can limit the spread of the virus to others.”
Together, with local municipalities, county legislators, the Suffolk County Police Department, community groups, not-for-profits and more, the County has distributed approximately 660,680 test kits to residents, including seniors, first responders and other vulnerable populations.
Suffolk Health is offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to all Suffolk County residents who are eligible to receive them. Childhood vaccinations are also offered for children who are uninsured. Walk-ins are welcome.
County clinic dates and times are available as follows:
- January 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 East Main St., Patchogue
- January 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook
- January 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverhead Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead
- January 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon
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