County Executive Ryan Announces Changes to COVID-19 Testing Sites

Posted June 26, 2020

Nuvance transitions from mobile testing to on-site testing

The site has conducted over 7,500 tests since it opened on March 23rd

Ulster County has tested over 33,000 residents to date 

KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that Nuvance/Health Quest will be transitioning their mobile testing sites to on-site testing. As Nuvance opens five other locations for testing at their facilities, they will be closing their testing site at TechCity on June 30th. Since the site opened on March 23rd, it has conducted over 7,500 tests, in total Ulster County has tested over 33,000 residents. Nuvance has added testing at multiple Health Quest Medical Practice locations in Ulster County for existing patients including: 9W in Ulster; Kingston Plaza, Route 299 in Lloyd, Route 32 in Modena; Zena Road in Woodstock, and Route 28 in Boiceville. Non-HQMP patients can seek testing at Vassar Diagnostic Lab at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston.

“Adding a mobile testing site just two weeks after our first confirmed case of COVID-19 undoubtedly saved countless lives,” County Executive Pat Ryan said. “I want to thank Nuvance Health for their critical efforts and I want to remind residents that while the public health situation has greatly improved, we must continue to remain vigilant and adhere to social distancing protocols and wear masks in order to avoid a second wave.” 

The mobile testing sites at Grand Street in Kingston operated by HealthAlliance and Ellenville Hospital will continue to operate. Other testing providers include Caremount, Emergency One, Rite Aid, and CVS. Individuals seeking more information about these testing sites and testing options including diagnostic and antibody testing in Ulster County can visit: https://covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/mobile-testing/

There are currently 1,797 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 86 fatalities in Ulster County. 

For additional information about COVID-19 and the testing process, please visit: https://ulstercountyny.gov/coronavirus

Ulster County COVID-19 Hotline: 845-443-8888

NYS Coronavirus Information Hotline: 888-364-3065

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