Rapid COVID-19 testing in Dover Plains available

DOVER PLAINS — With COVID-19 cases on the rise this winter, Dutchess County will be offering opportunities for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at its eastern Dutchess location at the former CVS building, located at 3081 Route 22 in Dover Plains.

The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health will be partnering with Senergene Solutions to offer rapid antigen and lower nasal PCR testing on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., from Tuesday, Jan. 25, through Friday, Feb. 11.

Turnaround time for PCR testing results can take up to 48 hours from the receipt of testing, though the time frame can vary based on demand.

Test results can be accessed through the iLab Patient Portal at www.result.ilabconnect.com, or by calling 1-800-869-0168.

There is no out-of-pocket cost to residents for these testing options.

Testing is available on a walk-in basis, but pre-registration is encouraged to speed-up the check-in process and can be completed online at www.partner.ilabconnect.com before arriving.

More information about COVID-19 testing is available at www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirustesting.

Adult and Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

On Thursday, Jan. 27, Dutchess County will offer a free adult and pediatric vaccination clinic in partnership with Dr. Neal Smoller of the Village Apothecary.

The vaccination clinic will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dutchess County Dover Vaccine Site, located at 3081 Route 22 in Dover Plains.

The clinic will offer the Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccines; boosters will be offered based on eligibility. Registration in advance is required and is available online at www.hipaa.jotform.com.

Eligibility for initial

vaccination is as follows:

• Pediatric Pfizer — ages 5-11

• Pfizer — ages 12 and older

• Moderna — ages 18 and older

• Janssen/Johnson & Johnson — ages 18 and older

Eligibility for booster doses is as follows:

• Pfizer — ages 12 and older, 5 months after second dose

• Moderna — ages 18 and older, 5 months after second dose

• Janssen/Johnson & Johnson — ages 18 and older, 2 months after first dose

Those under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

All participants must show proof of age.

For more information about vaccines, boosters and local access for both, go to www.dutchessny.gov/covidvaccine.