Fall River virus testing site shortening hours due to decrease in demand

(Fall River, MA- February 5th, 2020)- Due to a decreased demand for testing, the Fall River Fire Department has announced changes to the hours of operation for their virus test site on Commerce Avenue. The new schedule will go into effect on Monday, February 8th and is as follows:

 Monday 8am to 1pm
 Thursday 8am to 1pm

Residents may book an appointment at www.frfdcovid.setmore.com. The FRPD test site has also transitioned to a new telephone number, which is now 508-324-2745.

The FRFD EMS division has run the test site since October 2020 and will continue to monitor Fall River’s need for testing.

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