Town of Ridgefield Announces: COVID Testing on Saturday, July 4th Fireworks Canceled, Last Week for PPE

COVID-19 Testing in Ridgefield on Saturday

Town wide testing for current evidence of COVID-19 for all residents will take place Saturday, June 13 at Parks and Recreation Center, located at 195 Danbury Road from 11 am to 3 pm (last appointment time 2:30.) No prescription is required and all residents are encouraged to be tested. Residents are reminded that even asymptomatic people can test positive.

Preregistration is recommended by going to: https://docsmedicalgroup.com/get-tested.

What you need to know before you go:

Be sure to bring Drivers License (or other proof of CT residency-bill with your name, School ID, etc. Note: the time may be different from the time indicated during registration.

o When registering go to Check in Online and choose a time. Under Visit Info, go to the Reason for the Visit drop-down menu by clicking the arrow to the right, you must select "COVID19 Ridgefield Resident." Enter your personal and insurance information there. If uninsured, additional steps will be required at the time of the testing. Follow the instructions in the pale blue box to verify the phone number you provided. Once complete, an onscreen confirmation will appear and an email will arrive later. Ignore the Danbury address listed and plan to proceed to the Parks and Recreation Center, located at 195 Danbury Road. It is not necessary to register for the portal.

o The tests are first come/registered, first served. There will be very limited tests for nonregistered Ridgefield residents, so please register in advance. On the day of the test, you must bring your license and insurance card! (a copy of both will help speed up the check-in process). For questions call the hotline: 203-431-2718.

July 4th Fireworks are canceled until 2021.

PPE

This is the last week for State distribution of PPE. For thermometers go to: ct.gov/coronavirus in the “Access to Person Protection Equipment.” For masks apply at: https://www.ctcovidresponse.org/request-masks-for-ct-small-business.

Reopen Ridgefield Hotline: 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday 203-431-2718