(VERNON, Connecticut) – The Town of Vernon, through a creative and innovative public-private-partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Griffin Health, The Jackson Laboratory, North Central District Health Department, and Connecticut National Guard, have greatly expanded COVID-19 PCR testing for the region. There is no out-of-pocket costs for testing.
This state-sponsored testing dramatically increases COVID-19 PCR testing available to eastern Connecticut residents and beyond. All are welcome at the test site, located at 375 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30), Vernon.
“We have offered testing opportunities to local residents for months, but the spike in demand over the past few weeks made it clear more testing was needed,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “Now people from Vernon and throughout our region will have easy access to safe and convenient testing here in Vernon.”
“From the start of the pandemic, the Town of Vernon has led efforts to protect and promote the health and well-being of our residents and neighboring communities,” Town Administrator and Emergency Management Director Michael Purcaro said. “We are grateful to be working with the high performance teams from Griffin Health and The Jackson Laboratory to provide expanded COVID-19 PCR testing for the region.”
People who need testing can make an appointment by visiting the Town of Vernon’s website or clicking here.
Walk-ins are welcome.
The current testing schedule at 375 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon is as follows:
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Drive-thru)
Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The testing schedule may change based on demand. Please check the Town of Vernon website for the most up to date testing schedule. People who sign up for an appointment by 9 p.m. the day before their test will be pre-registered and experience a faster check-in process.
Sunday testing at Rockville High School is discontinued.