THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Page 7 Baker launches free express COVID-19 testing site in Revere T he Baker-Polito Administration has launched a new free testing site in Revere open to all residents of the Commonwealth. The Stop the Spread site, which is run in partnership with Project Beacon and PhysicianOne Urgent Care, will be able to test 1,000 residents per day at full capacity. Tests must be scheduled in advance and will be performed using a self-swabbing method in a drive-through format. Walkup testing is not available. Residents arriving for a scheduled test must always remain in their cars during the testing process. Specimens will be processed by the Broad Institute. Residents interested in scheduling a test must make an appointment online. Testing apGov. Charlie Baker speaks at the Shops at Suff olk Downs Express COVID-19 Test Site with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Mayor Brian Arrigo. (Advocate photos by Josh London) pointments may be scheduled up to 10 days in advance. Hours of operation are available on the website, and information is also available at 617-741-7310. The testing site is located at 31 Furlong Dr., across the street from the Shops at Suffolk Downs on Tomasello Way. The site can be accessed from either Revere Beach Parkway or Route 1A (William McClellan Parkway), but residents are recommended to access it from Route 1A to drive directly into the queue. The Commonwealth currently has more than 250 testing sites Mayor Brian Arrigo speaks at podium during the press conference regarding the new Express COVID-19 test site at Suff olk Downs on Tuesday. available, including free testing sites in 18 communities through the Stop the Spread Initiative. For a full list of testing sites in the Commonwealth, visit mass. gov/gettested. Project Beacon is a social benefit organization focused on helping to increase the capacity, availability, accessibility and aff ordability of COVID-19 testing in Massachusetts. PhysicianOne Urgent Care is the medical care partner managing the clinical site and all medical aspects of testing. SALES • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VARADA PROPERTIES service with integrity Serving Greater Boston Since 2008 FOR SALE $989,900 TWO-FAMILY PROPERTY westside • prime location 8 ELSIE STREET • MALDEN INCOME POTENTIAL 617 • 606 • 0172 varada.properties@gmail.com Why Endure Back Pain? Relief can change your life... Introducing Agility Orthopedics’ Newest Physician J. ANDREW YOUNGHEIN, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders is shown addressing press conference attendees on Tuesday. “Muscular and nerve pain, disease and injury associated with the spine can affect your entire body not to mention your quality of life. By understanding the cause of your symptoms, we your health and goals.” Fellowship Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Spine Surgery Residency in Orthopedic Surgery Medical Degree Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana Conditions Treated: • Back and Neck Pain • Spinal Stenosis • Sciatica • Myelopathy • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) • and more... Gov. Charlie Baker elbow bumps Mayor Brian Arrigo during Tuesday’s event at the Shops at Suff olk Downs. Agility Orthopedics Schedule your appointment with Dr. Younghein 92 Montvale Ave., Suite 1400, Stoneham, MA • (781) 279-7040 • agilitydoctor.com
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