ELLENVILLE – Ulster County’s second drive-through mobile COVID-19 testing site near Ellenville Regional Hospital opened on Monday.
The new location will be open five days a week and will continue to increase testing capacity in the county. Last week, the county opened its first drive-through testing site at Tech City in the Town of Ulster, which tested over 600 people in the first week of operation.
County Executive Patrick Ryan said the additional testing site will save lives in these unchartered times.
“Everybody is scared and uncertain and this is one of the most difficult times for all of us. I know it is in my life, and I do think and fear it may get worse before it gets better,” he said. “We are doing everything we can here in Ulster County and I know in surrounding areas they are doing everything they can to keep everyone safe.”
Individuals seeking a COVID-19 test at the site must meet all of the following criteria:
- You called your primary care physician’s office and had a phone consultation
- Based on the symptoms and other information you provided, your physician determined that you meet criteria for COVID-19 testing, and ordered a test for you
- You have a scheduled appointment at the collection site.
Anyone who does not have a primary care doctor should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 hotline at 845-443-8888.
