OLD LYME/LYME — (Adapted from a press release issued by LLHD) With rates of COVID infection currently on the rise in Southeastern Connecticut, the State is working with Ledge Light Health District and community partners to offer free polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in a variety of locations.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers PCR tests the “gold standard” of COVID-19 testing.
The PCR test will be used to detect disease by looking for traces of the Coronavirus genetic material on a sample most often collected via a nose or throat swab.
The testing sites listed here are open to everyone – you do not need to be experiencing symptoms, you are not required to have a doctor’s order, and you can get tested as often as you want.
Children can be tested as long as a parent/guardian is with them to provide consent.
There is no fee and your insurance will not be billed.
Everyone is welcome and while some sites offer pre-registration, it is not required at any of the sites listed in this table.
Results typically take 24-72 hours depending on the testing provider.
Contact Deputy Director Jennifer Muggeo at 860.910.0386 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Testing Dates and Locations
- Monday through Friday until further notice – Community Health Center, 1 Shaws Cove, New London – 8:30am-4pm
- Monday through Friday until further notice – Community Health Center, 481 Gold Star Hwy, Groton – 8:30am-4pm
- Saturday, October 17 – Ledyard Middle School, 1860 Route 12, Gales Ferry – 10am-2pm
- Saturday, October 17 – Oasis of Restoration Church, 35 Redding Avenue, New London – 10am-2pm
- Saturday, October 17 – New London High School, 490 Jefferson Ave, New London – 10am-2pm
- Sunday, October 18 – Jennings School, 50 Mercer, New London – 10am-2pm
- Monday, October 19 – George Washington Carver Apartments, 202 Colman Street, New London – 9am-1pm
- Monday, October 19 – Williams Park Apartments, 127 Hempstead Street, New London – 9am-1pm
- Tuesday, October 20 – Two Trees Inn, 240 Indiantown Rd, Ledyard – 9am-1pm
- Wednesday, October 21 – Alliance For Living, 154 Broad Street, New London – 9am-1pm
- Thursday, October 22 -Two Trees Inn, 240 Indiantown Rd, Ledyard – 2pm-7pm
- Thursday, October 22 – Shiloh Baptist Church, 1 Garvin St, New London – 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Friday, October 23 – Gordon Court, 40 Gordon Court, New London – 9am-1pm
- Saturday, October 24 – Riozzi Court, 27 Riozzi Court, New London – 9am-1pm
If you are looking for testing in Norwich and surrounding areas, check Uncas Health District for testing events in the northern part of New London County.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about COVID-19 Testing
- Connect with LLHD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- COVID-19 Situation in the Ledge Light Health District
- 2-1-1 Connecticut: Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance.
- YNHH: Yale New Haven Health
- CTDPH: Connecticut Department of Public Health
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
- NIH – National Institute of Heal
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This is great! Thank you for the information. We all should be able to test.