ECDOH to offer walk-in COVID-19 testing at 2 sites

Appointments suggested, but not required; call 716-858-2929

The Erie County Department of Health has expanded its coronavirus testing operations to the Jesse Nash Health Center at 608 William St., Buffalo. This site is offering free COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. weekdays. Walk-ins/drive-ups are welcome; appointments will be accepted, but not required.

The ECDOH COVID-19 testing site at the Erie County Fire Training Academy (3359 Broadway, Cheektowaga) is a free drive-thru testing site that will also accept people without an appointment starting Jan. 31. Days and hours of operation at this site may vary; call 716-858-2929 to confirm the site is open.

Available tests will include the coronavirus PCR test, with results available in one to three business days, and a rapid ID Now test, with results available on-site.

For more information, including guidance on which type of test is recommended and when to test, call the ECDOH COVID-19 information line at 716-858-2929.

For more:

√ ECDOH COVID-19 vaccine information and clinic schedule: http://www.erie.gov/vax

√ ECDOH COVID-19 weekly data updates: https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=covid-19-media-data

√ New York State Department of Health, COVID-19 boosters: http://ny.gov/boosters