Derby FD sent this image Saturday evening (Jan. 8, 2022).
DERBY — The Derby Fire Department on Thursday announced that its members are scheduled to host a COVID-19 test kit and face mask distribution event on Sunday.
The test kits and masks are being provided by the State of Connecticut.
The state created a website where the public can learn the pros and cons of home test kits, along with instructions about how to use the kits. Those instructions include links to videos. Please click here to go to the state’s instructional website.
Residents should keep in mind that a limited number of test kits and masks are available. State officials said this week they are not providing these items to every resident in Connecticut. However, these items are also available to purchase online or in stores. The items this weekend are meant for people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms but can’t get an appointment for a COVID-19 test since testing centers are overwhelmed thanks to the Omicron variant.
The following information was posted to the Derby Fire Department Facebook page on Thursday:
Derby N95 Mask and Covid Test Kit Distribution
ATTENTION:
Covid Home Test Kits and N95 Masks are back in stock.
We have 450 test kits and several thousand adult sized masks.
We are once again asking only residents experiencing symptoms to pick up test kits.
We will be hosting another distribution event at Derby High School Sunday January 9th from 10:00am to noon.
Kits will be limited to 2 test kits and 4 masks per address with proof of residency required.
If you have any questions please email dlenart@derbyct.gov
