New asymptomatic COVID-19 testing site to open in Warwick

“This new testing site will help get more Rhode Islanders tested, and hopefully get case numbers down across the state. It was made possible through a private partnership with the Rhode Island National Guard, the City of Warwick, and a private business, “said Mayor Frank Picozzi.

January 19, 2021 3:04 pm

Dominique Turner,

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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) – A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open on Wednesday for asymptomatic Rhode Islanders.

The site will be located at the Shops at Greenwood in Suites 15 and 17, near the Rhode Island Blood Center on Greenwich Avenue.

The self-administered test does not require an appointment, and results will be provided within 15 minutes. Members of the Rhode Island National Guard will be available to instruct anyone with questions.

The test is free to the public, and will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“This new testing site will help get more Rhode Islanders tested, and hopefully get case numbers down across the state. It was made possible through a private partnership with the Rhode Island National Guard, the City of Warwick, and a private business,” said Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi in a release.