Testing for asymptomatic people (people who are not currently sick):

Greenfield Community College is hosting a Curative (PCR) testing site: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm – 4pm. Walk-ins accepted. Bring ID and insurance card, if you have one. Book an appointment & more info here: https://book.curative.com/sites/35435

Greenfield Health Department: Antigen tests for anyone, 7-10 AM Monday, Weds, Friday — no appointment necessary. 20 Sanderson Street, Greenfield.

Montague Health Department: Antigen tests for anyone, Tuesdays from 9-12 at Town Hall Annex (4/5-5/31). Walk-ins welcome.

Walgreen’s at https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/category/covid-19 

CVS in Greenfield is no longer offering PCR testing

South County Senior Center, 67 N Main Street, South Deerfield. Free PCR tests for anyone: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am-12:30pm. Walk-ins accepted. Bring insurance info if possible. Register & more info here: https://book.curative.com/sites/34744

Take-Home Tests donated by Massachusetts Dept of Public Health are available at the FRCOG, and all FRCOG Public Health Nurse Walk-In Wellness Clinics (click here for towns and times).

Free Government Tests: Yes! Again! Every U.S. household can order an additional set of 4 at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. This means every home is eligible to receive a total of 8 free tests. Get Free At-Home COVID Tests (Updated May 17, 2022)

How to get a free rapid test from a pharmacy

Where to find free at-home tests

Testing for people with symptoms:

• Medical Providers with onsite testing for their patients include the Community Health Center of Franklin County, Baystate Medical Practices, and Valley Medical Group. If you are a patient at one of these practices and are experiencing symptoms, contact them directly.
• Baystate Franklin Medical Center: https://www.baystatehealth.org/covid19/testing  Daily testing in Greenfield at 33 Riddell St.  You must schedule an appointment to be tested by calling 413-795-TEST and you will need a physician referral.

At-home testing

• How to use an at-home test: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/using-a-covid-19-self-test
• Most local pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) carry a variety of at-home rapid tests, both in their stores and on their websites.
• Click here or call 211 for mail order PCR at-home testing for MA residents who are homebound: https://www.pixel.labcorp.com/ma-testing?utm_source=stateofma&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=covid-19_ma-testing

Summer Health Information from the Cooperative Public Health Service Health District:  

Insect repellent helps reduce your exposure to tick and mosquito bites that may carry diseases, and allows you to continue to play, work, and enjoy the outdoors with a lower risk of disease. Use repellent when you go outdoors – especially if you go out from dusk to dawn when disease-carrying mosquitoes are most active, or if you are going into tall grass or wooded areas where ticks may climb aboard as you walk by.

Use EPA-registered insect repellents, such as those containing DEET. DEET has been available to the general public since 1957 and has a strong safety record. The American Academy of Pediatrics has approved the use of DEET on children over 2 months old. Use the EPA search tool to find the repellent that’s right for you and your family: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you When you buy a product, look for the EPA registration number at the bottom of the label to ensure it’s been approved for use by the EPA.

Tips for using repellent:

• Always follow the product label instructions.
• Choose a repellent that provides protection for the amount of time that you will be outdoors. A product with a higher percentage of active ingredient is a good choice if you will be outdoors for several hours while a product with a lower concentration can be used if time outdoors will be limited.
• Use the lowest concentration you have found to be personally effective, and apply just enough to cover exposed skin and/or clothing. If biting insects do not respond to a thin film of repellent, then apply a bit more.
• Apply only to exposed skin and clothing, not to skin under clothing.
• Do not apply near eyes and mouth. Apply sparingly around ears.
• Do not spray directly into face; spray on hands first and then apply to face.
• Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
• Do not spray in enclosed areas or near food, and avoid breathing a spray product.
• If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
• Do not allow young children to apply insect repellent to themselves; have an adult do it for them. Do not apply to children’s hands.
• After returning indoors, wash treated skin and clothes with soap and water.
• Store insect repellents safely out of the reach of children.
• If you are concerned about using insect repellents, consult your health care provider for advice.

For more information about insect repellents, go to the National Pesticide Information Center website at http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/ptype/repel.html