Due to a significant decline in demand at state-sponsored Stop the Spread (STS) testing sites and the wide availability of rapid antigen tests, theBaker-Polito Administration announced that it will downsize to 11 STS sites, effective April 1, 2022. These locations were selected based on demonstrated need, the volume of daily testing, and geographic equity. From 1/20/22 to 2/16/22, these 11 sites accounted for nearly 72% of all STS testing volume. The two sites in western MA that will remain open are in Springfield at the Eastfield Mall and Technology Park. These sites will continue through at least May 15th. There are over 450 COVID testing locations across the Commonwealth. Find testing locations near you onour site and at mass.gov.
Rapid Antigen at-home tests are widely available at pharmacies and covered by insurance, as required by the federal government. Health Insurance companies will cover 8 over-the-counter at-home tests per individual per month. MassHealth members are included. The federal government is also distributing at-home rapid tests to all residents through a web-based platform. These rapid antigen at-home tests can be ordered through the Federal Government's At-Home Test Distribution Program [Spanish]. U.S. residents can now place second orders.
Get tested
Testing is an important tool for keeping you and your loved ones safe. Find more information about testing in Western MA on our Testing Resources page.
Hacerse la prueba
Las pruebas son importante para que usted y sus seres queridos estén seguros. Encuentre más información sobre las pruebas en el oeste de MA en nuestra página de Recursos para Pruebas.
MY VACCINE STORYfeatures videos of community influencers speaking about their decisions to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Many videos are available in multiple languages. View the full playlist on the DPH YouTube Channel.
MI HISTORIA DE LA VACUNA presenta videos de personas influyentes de la comunidad que hablan sobre sus decisiones de recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Muchos videos están disponibles en varios idiomas. Vea la lista de reproducción completa en el canal de YouTube de DPH.
