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Roosevelt Island COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site

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1. How much does it cost to get tested?: Getting tested is free and no insurance is required.

2. Is pre-registration required?: Pre-registration is recommended but individuals that walk into the site may also register upon arrival.

3. What happens if I test positive?: It is important to follow the New York State Department of Health guidelines for testing positive which can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

4. Can children be tested?: Yes. Individuals of any age may receive testing.

5. Should I get this test if I’m experiencing symptoms?: If you have symptoms of COVID-19, it’s important to get tested and isolate until you know your results. Please visit the New York State Department of Health’s COVID-19 testing website for more information -- coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

6. Should I get tested if I’ve already had COVID-19?: If you have symptoms of COVID-19, it’s important to get tested and isolate until you know your results. Please visit the New York State Department of Health’s COVID-19 testing website for guidelines -- coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

7. How long will the site provide testing?: The current site is a pop-up and full duration will be determined in the coming weeks.

8. What COVID-19 sanitizing protocols are in place?: The site will be sanitized in accordance with New York State Department of Health COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, each testing station will be individually sanitized by healthcare staff.

9. Is testing available only to residents of Roosevelt Island?: As this site is in support of the state’s initiative to create a COVID-19 rapid testing site network to smartly and safely reopen New York’s economy, testing is equally available to New York residents.

10. Are vaccinations offered at this site?: This is a COVID-19 rapid testing site. For information on COVID-19 vaccinations, please visit the New York State webpage dedicated to this information -- covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov

11. How accurate is a rapid test?: This testing site utilizes an FDA approved kit which has demonstrated a 97.1% sensitivity rate and a 98.5% specificity rate.