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Free COVID Testing and Vaccine Transportation 

 

Covid-19 Booster Vaccines and Testing

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Testing Locations: 

CVS - https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/?icid=covid_testing_dt_banner to make an appointment online
Walgreens - https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing to make an appointment online or call 800–925–4733 
You may also visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus and enter your zip code in the top right to find a testing site near you 


Free Testing in Middletown: Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West Street, Middletown: Tuesdays 3PM – 6PM, Thursdays 9AM – 12PM, and Saturdays 1PM – 4PM (Bring Insurance card, No appointment necessary) (Saliva-based test, do not eat or drink anything 30 minutes prior to your test)
Free Drive-Thru Testing in Meriden: 13 Orange Street, Meriden: Tuesdays 9AM – 12PM, Thursdays 3PM – 6PM, Saturdays 9AM – 12PM (Bring Insurance card, No appointment necessary) (Saliva-based test, do not eat or drink anything 30 minutes prior to your test)


Curtin Transportation - (860) 443-1655 
Reservation Times: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Program Overview 

The Middletown Transit District's Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation provides accessible transportation within the Middletown Area Transit service area and is available 7 days per week. The service is available to all residents within the Middletown Transit District. Participant's taxi rides to designated COVID Testing sites within the Middletown Transit District are paid 100%. 

 

Service Area 

The trip must begin in one of the following towns: Middletown, Middlefield, East Hampton, Portland and Durham. To use the Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation, find a testing site within the Middletown Transit District. 

 

How To Book A Trip

You may book a trip by calling the taxi provider, Curtin Transportation, at 860-443-1655. Reservations may be made between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM Monday through Friday at least one day in advance. A wheelchair accessible vehicle will be provided upon request.

 

Attendants/Companions 

Up to three (3) companions, including a Personal Care Attendant (PCA), may ride for free with the eligible rider. The eligible rider and companions must have the same origin and destination. 

 

COVID Precautions 

All riders are required to wear a mask. The vehicles are equipped with front to back protection barriers. After each ride, the vehicle is wiped down with disinfectant wipes. Complimentary COVID Testing Transportation will be available until June 30, 2021 or until funding is exhausted. MTD reserves the right to limit number of uses per individual.