Salem Coronavirus Analysis Network (SCAN) offering free tests to all Salem residents or individuals who work in Salem
Salem, Massachusetts – The City of Salem has launched the Salem Coronavirus Analysis Network – SCAN – a free community testing program open to all Salem residents or individuals who work in Salem.
Individuals can get tested without cost or need to show proof of insurance or citizenship. The method of testing is via the less intrusive anterior nares swab of the nasal passage. Testing will be available as a drive-up or walk-in on the following dates and times at the locations below. As any additional dates are confirmed they will be announced. No reservations are required, and testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals do not need to be symptomatic, quarantining, or have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual in order to be tested. Test results will be sent to the individual within 36 hours of the test.
| Date | Times | Location | |||
| Tuesday, August 18th | 10AM – 2PM | SSU O’Keefe Center lot, 225 Canal Street | |||
| Saturday, August 29th | 2PM – 6PM | Salem High School, 77 Willson Street | |||
| Saturday, September 5th | 11AM – 3PM | Salem High School, 77 Willson Street | |||
| Tuesday, September 15th | 3PM – 7PM | City Parking Lot, 297 Bridge Street | |||
| Tuesday, September 22nd | 10AM – 2PM | City Parking Lot, 297 Bridge Street | |||
| Saturday, October 3rd | 2PM – 6PM | Salem High School, 77 Willson Street | |||
| Saturday, October 17th | 11AM – 3PM | Salem High School, 77 Willson Street |
SCAN testing dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Those planning to get tested should visit www.salem.com/SCAN to find the latest confirmed schedule.
“I strongly encourage all Salem residents and workers to get tested once or multiple times,” said Mayor Kim Driscoll. “This program will be especially helpful for workers in our front-line industries and tourism sectors, public employees, members of our school community, and high-risk residents like older adults. The results will not only be important for your own personal health and well-being, they will help us better monitor the aggregate level of positivity during a critical time as school re-opening approaches and our visitor numbers increase. I’m grateful to all the partners that have helped to make the SCAN program possible, including City staff, the facilities team at Salem Public Schools, Salem State University, Fallon Ambulance, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.”
SCAN testing will also be provided on-site at Lifebridge, Pioneer Terrace, 27 Charter Street, Dalton Residence, and Morency Manor for the residents of those buildings. Residents at these congregate facilities do not need to go to the SCAN testing sites to receive their tests.
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