Market 32/Price Chopper to host free COVID-19 testing

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. » Market 32/ Price Chopper have announced a partnership with eTrueNorth and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pilot a free COVID-19 testing program in five of its drive-thru pharmacies.

“We are pleased to extend our pharmacists’ expertise and the accessibility of our drive-thru locations to provide a convenient option for those seeking a COVID-19 test,” Kathy Bryant, vice president of pharmacy, explained.

Pharmacists have been deemed well positioned by both federal and state health officials to facilitate COVID-19 testing for patients in the community and have been on the forefront of changing health care needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The process is simple. Customers can register for a test at www.DoINeedACovid19Test.com and they will be directed to bring a voucher to one of the participating drive-thru pharmacy locations on a scheduled test

ing day.

The five participating Market 32/Price Chopper pharmacies are located in Johnstown, Shoppers World in Clifton Park, Market Bistro in Latham, Fort Edward and Oxford, Conn. stores. Testing appointments will be available Tuesday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m.

The COVID-19 tests are self-administered, so customers will not need to leave their vehicles. Pharmacists will counsel them and supervise their test through the drive-thru window. Customers will be notified by eTrueNorth of their results in three to five business days after the test.

“As temperatures drop and our communities cautiously head back to school, college, and other seasonal activities, pharmacies are fielding more questions regarding COVID-19 symptoms and testing. This program connects customers to a safe testing option that produces timely results through their local community pharmacy drivethru,” Bryant added.