The Vermont Department of Health is offering free testing for COVID-19 on December 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30 at distribution sites across the state. Each kit handed out contains two tests. These tests are being offered through walk-ins only and will not appear in the testing registration system on the Department of Health website.
Public Testing Sites – Available December 23 and 24 & December 28, 29 and 30
Sites listed below will offer take-home antigen tests on a first come, first served basis.
Bennington
Agency of Transportation, 359 Bowen Road
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., December 23, 24, 28, and 29
Brattleboro
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
417 Canal Street
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., December 23 and 30
Rutland
275 Stratton Road
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., December 23 and 30
Rutland
Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., December 23 and 30
Vaccination Clinics Available:
Thursday, December 23
Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington
Friday, December 24
Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland
Thursday, December 30
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, 982 Mansion Drive, Bennington
Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 53 Fairview Street, Brattleboro
Friday, December 30
Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland
More ways to get your free vaccine:
Make an appointment for a free vaccine
You can also walk-in at CVS, Hannaford Food and Drug, Walmart, Walgreens, Price Chopper/Market 32, Rite Aid, Shaw’s Supermarket, or Costco or get an appointment with Kinney Drugs, CVS, Walgreens, Northfield Pharmacy, or UVMMC Outpatient Pharmacies.
As a reminder, if your child tests positive for COVID-19 over the December break, please follow Vermont Department of Health Guidance and email your school nurse, who will review just prior to January 3. Please note that those who test positive for COVID-19 will be contacted by the Vermont Department of Health. Because our buildings will be closed during break, we need to ensure a safe return to school for all students. This will require efficient communication between families impacted by COVID and school nurses. If you are unsure of when your child can return to school following a positive test or out-of-school exposure, please keep them home until you confirm dates with the school nurse. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.