Bassett Offering Free COVID Tests Feb 9 10th

Cobleskill – Have no symptoms of COVID-19, but looking to be tested? Bassett Healthcare Network, in partnership with the New York State Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing at its Cobleskill and Sharon Springs Clinics specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required. The testing will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the following locations and times. Call ahead to make an appointment.

Testing Site

Date/Hours of Testing

When to call for an Appt.

# to call for an Appt.

Sharon Springs Health Center, 591-1 State Route 20, Sharon Springs

Tuesday, Feb. 9

8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. prior to testing date

315-412-5875

Cobleskill Primary Care, 136 Parkway Drive, Cobleskill

Wednesday, Feb. 10

8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. prior to testing date

315-412-5875

Have symptoms and need to be tested?

Bassett Healthcare Network locations are currently performing COVID-19 tests for individuals in our region who meet the following criteria (if you have symptoms, you are not eligible to participate in the above rapid test clinics):

• Have symptoms of infection (fever, chills, sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, diarrhea, severe headache, or loss of taste/smell)

• Patients who require testing prior to a medical procedure

• Employees with suspected COVID-19 exposure

If you believe you have symptoms of the coronavirus and need to be tested, please call Bassett's COVID-19 central phone line at 607-547-5555. If it is determined that you meet the criteria for testing at a Bassett location, you will be given an appointment.

The COVID-19 Vaccine

The Bassett network has a limited supply of vaccines at this time. Please visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for the most up-to-date information on local vaccine supply, eligibility guidelines, registration resources, frequently asked questions, and more. You may also call the state COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).

It is important to understand that the vaccine will not give you COVID-19. Neither the Pfizer nor the Moderna vaccines contain any part of the actual virus. It’s safe, research is proving its effectiveness, and it's one of the many steps that we can take together to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).