On December 22nd, The NY Times reported CityMD closed 19 clinics, 13 of them in NYC, due to staffing shortages. As of this writing, there’s still no indication of reopenings. So, while Omicron IS surging, don’t panic if you see longer than usual lines at Montague Street clinic. Cobble Hill residents have been directed to visit the Montague Street location.
With at-home rapid tests in short supply, and some private clinics charging distasteful amounts, not for Covid testing itself, but an out-of-network Doctor’s visit, WHERE is the best place to get tested? And, are any of them nearby and FREE? Thankfully, yes. The NYC Health and Hospitals website details all their locations throughout the five boroughs. The closest to Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO are listed below along with the types of tests available at each site, and dates and times of operation from December 27th through January 2nd.
The NYCH&H website also provides clear contact tracing guidelines should you test positive. Remember, Omicron is more contagious than the Delta variant, and yes, there have been breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated individuals. Yet STILL, “The answer is masking and boosters,” says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group. If you get infected, taking these precautions can and will reduce the duration and intensity of symptoms for most people. You will also protect your family, friends, neighbors. Stay safe out there!
MICRO-SITE: SALIVA-BASED PCR
Brooklyn Navy Yard
63 Flushing Ave, Building 92
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dates: Dec 27, 29 – 31, Jan 2
4 years old and above
BRICK & MORTAR:
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 North Portland Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11205
Monday – Thursday, Sunday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC
COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing Offered Here
Pre-register for your visit
Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza (Testing entrance on Eastern parkway side between Grand Army Plaza and Mount Prospect Park)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dates: Dec 27 – 30
Rapid Antigen Testing Available Here
4 years old and above
MOBILE:
City Point Vaccine Hub
444 Albee Square W,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dates: Dec 27 – Jan 2
4 years old and above
Red Hook Park
Corner of Bay St & Clinton St,
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Monday – Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dates: Dec 27 – 29, 31 – Jan 2
4 years old and above
Red Hook Initiative
767 Hicks St,
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dates: Dec 30
