COVID-19 Testing Site

Brothers and Sisters,

The following is information on a COVID-19 testing site for first responders. Please read the bulletin and if you find yourself exposed or displaying any of the listed symptoms, call the number listed to set up a test. You will need to provide a Badge and Police Identification Card for access to the testing. 

As always, contact an E-Board member with any questions or concerns.

Fraternally,

The E-Board

CVS Shrewsbury Site COVID-19 Testing 

A drive through COVID-19 test site at CVS Pharmacy 720 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury MA is now up and running.

The US Public Health Agency is currently running the testing while training CVS employees.

CVS has advised that at this time testing will be for First Responders & Medical Health Professionals only, Identification must be presented.

The current hours of testing are 8am-8pm 7days per week by appointment only.

Allen Peterson CVS Pharmacy District Assists Protection Leader 401-374-6777 is coordinating the scheduling of appointments.

If departments have multiple officers who want testing he is requesting to email him at allan.peterson@cvshealth.com a list of officers names and phone numbers and he will call them to schedule appointments.

Mr. Peterson is requesting “COVID Testing” to be the subject of the email.

If departments only have 1 or 2 officers to be tested they can call the 401 number.

Please contact Mr. Peterson with any questions or to schedule an appointment for personnel.

Scheduling:

We now have a call center up and running. The call center is staffed 9:00 am to 5:30 pm seven days a week. The number for the call center 401-374-6777. This is the best way for any individual meeting the below criteria to make an appointment.

Testing Requirement: 

The criteria for testing has been updated. First Responders and Health Care workers are now required to have ONE of the following symptoms:

Cough

Difficulty Breathing

Shortness of Breath

Sore Throat

OR Fever (99.4 or higher)