WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Jefferson County will be giving out 5,000 home COVID-19 test kits beginning Saturday.
Each kit contains 2 home tests to be taken on consecutive days by the recipient when experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID 19.
The kits will go to county residents, home-bound senior citizens and essential government workers.
The following fire departments will hold drive-thru giveaways on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon:
- Clayton Fire Station
- Dexter Village Fire Station
- Adams Center Fire Station
- Black River Fire Station
- Philadelphia Fire Station
- West Carthage Fire Station
Proof of residence in Jefferson County is required. This proof can be in the form of a driver’s license or mail proving the address of the recipient. There’s a limit of 1 kit per household.
- The city of Watertown will give away tests next week and will announce distribution plans at that time.
- Jefferson County Office of the Aging will be distributing to homebound residents through its home delivered meals program.
- Jefferson County Public Health Service’s home health clients will be provided kits during home visits.
- Essential service workers for county public safety, highway crews and public health staff as well as town and village Department of Public Works and highway crews.
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