How to resolve AdBlock issue? COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters: Saratoga County is administering three different types of vaccine-related clinics in Ballston Spa. They are Vaccine Clinics (Primary Dose), Booster Clinics, and Vaccine Clinics for individuals between the ages of 5 and 11.
Clinics are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 518-693-1075. Specific information regarding the clinics are typically posted a few days in advance on the county website at: saratogacountyny.gov.
COVID-19 Test Sites: If you go to a test site run by New York State, you will not be charged for your test. If you go to a test site operated by local governments, private companies including pharmacies and medical practices or not-for-profit organizations, check with the testing site and your insurer to make sure there isn’t a fee for the test.
New York State has opened a test site at Empire State College, 1 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Quadrant Biosciences PCR COVID-19 test is an oral, saliva-based test. To make an appointment, go to: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing.
To find additional testing sites of all kinds, including pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and markets, go to: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits: Earlier this month, New York State supplied Saratoga County with an initial shipment of 10,000 COVID testing kits which the county has distributed to its municipalities. Check with your local village, town, or city for information regarding the free test kits. Typically, proof of residence is required.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a set of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order at: special.usps.com/testkits.
Free N95 Masks Coming: A U.S. program is just getting underway to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to the public across the country. The program is expected to use pharmacies and community health centers as points of distribution. The program is expected to be up and running by early February.
