MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced October 20, a partnership between Nassau County, New York State and Mount Sinai South Nassau to provide free, drive-through COVID-19 rapid testing in the Five Towns. “Robust testing is vital to stopping the spread of the virus, and my Administration is committed to expanding access to testing for residents’, Curran said. Curran added “ Testing began on October 20 at the Five Towns Community Center and will be expanded to the Five Towns Jewish Community Center (JCC) next week. Mount Sinai South Nassau is now offering rapid molecular COVID-19 testing Monday through Saturday at the Five Towns Community Center located at 270 Lawrence Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559. Hours of operation will be 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 7 AM to 11 AM. All COVID-19 testing is provided free regardless of immigration status. Appointments are required, and can be made by calling 516-390-2888.

“We must keep the virus under control to ensure that schools, businesses, and houses of worship can stay open, and other still-closed industries can also open their doors. Let’s continue to do our part by following the common-sense precautions, like wearing a mask, washing hands, and staying six feet apart”.