COVID-19 testing sites
The City of Boston partners with community health centers, hospitals, and pharmacies to increase access to COVID-19 testing for Boston residents.
The City of Boston is encouraging residents and businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and an important part of stopping the spread is getting more people tested. This will help the City of Boston better understand and control the spread of the virus.
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Getting tested
- are experiencing COVID-like symptoms
- are at high-risk for complications from COVID-19
- have been in contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19, or
- have traveled or been in large gatherings.
The City is also encouraging everyone to consider getting tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms. If you are interested in accessing free COVID-19 testing, check out the City’s mobile testing sites. Testing at our mobile sites is available to anyone, regardless of symptoms and insurance coverage.
Other testing centers have varying policies regarding the availability of asymptomatic testing and insurance coverage. Please call ahead. The multilingual Mayor's Health Line (617-534-5050) can help with health insurance applications. You can also get help navigating Boston's health care system and COVID-19 questions.
Locations outside of BostonThe state put together its own map that includes COVID-19 testing locations outside of the City of Boston:
- Do I need to have symptoms to get tested?
- Will I be billed or is it free?
- Is it a walk-up or a drive-thru site?
- Do I need to make an appointment?
- How soon will I get my results?
If you think you are experiencing symptoms, Buoy Health is offering free online screenings for Mass. residents.
List of testing sites
Testing sitesPlease note: The hours, times, and processes vary by site. Some sites require you to call ahead for pre-screening and to schedule an appointment. You should contact your health insurance provider with insurance coverage questions, and to determine any potential uncovered costs.
| TESTING FACILITY | ADDRESS | CONTACT and testing info | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna M. Cole |
Mildred Hailey Apartments |
Testing is available through the Fall. Walk-ins welcome! No registration required. |
Sunday, 12 - 3 p.m. |
| Bowdoin Street Health Center | 230 Bowdoin Street Dorchester, MA 02122 |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston main campus) |
75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 |
617-732-5500 | |
| Carney Hospital | 2100 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 |
617-296-4000 | Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Charles River Community Health | 495 Western Avenue Boston, MA 02135 |
Call 617-870-7299 to make an appointment | Testing Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Codman Square Health Center | 637 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02124 |
Please call 617-822-8271 to pre-register. Testing is available if you have symptoms or not. Registration is required and insurance information will be collected. Please check with your insurance carrier for COVID-19 covered services. If you have no insurance, that's no problem. We can help. Free tests are available at no cost based on a patient screening. |
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Alternate Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Dates: Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, 22, and 29) Alternate Saturdays, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Dates: Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 2 and 16 |
| CVS Pharmacy drive-thru |
207 Market Street, Brighton, MA 02135 181 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 1921 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 4600 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 1150 Saratoga Street, East Boston, MA 02128 703 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02124 |
To get tested, register in advance online with CVS. |
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| Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center (Harbor Health) | 398 Neponset Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122 |
617-282-3200 |
By appointment only: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Times subject to change) |
| Dimock Center | 45 Dimock Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
617-442-8800 (Ext. 2683) Available to everyone by appointment only. You must pre-register by calling 617-754-8240. |
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| DotHouse Health | 1353 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122 |
The COVID-19 Testing Unit is walk-up/first come first serve. No appointment needed. Testing is free for patients. Patients should bring their insurance card and ID, if available but not required. A PCR test is administered. |
Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | 79 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128 |
Testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. You need to pre-register for testing by calling 617-569-5800 before arriving on site. This helps reduce traffic and crowding. |
Walk-up testing: Monday - Friday, 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center | 9 Taft Hill Terrace, Roslindale, MA 02131 |
Testing is available at no cost and regardless of symptoms. You have to make an appointment. Call 617-323-4440 |
Monday and Thursday, 10 - 11 a.m. |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center at Prince Hall Grand Lodge | 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 |
You must schedule an appointment by calling the number above. Testing is free and available to everyone regardless of symptoms and regardless of insurance. |
Mondays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 |
617-726-2000 | |
| Mattapan Community Health Center | 1575 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126 |
617-296-0061 |
Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| NEW Health Charlestown | 15 Tufts Street Charlestown, MA 02129 |
857-238-1100 |
Monday through Friday, 1 - 4 p.m. |
| NEW Health Waterfront North End | 332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 | Appointments can be made by calling NEW Health at 617-643-8000 |
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Revere drive-through express COVID-19 testing |
Across the street from the Shops at Suffolk Downs on Tomasello Way, 31 Furlong Drive, Revere, MA 02151 |
Visit the state's website for more information. | |
| South Boston Community Health Center | 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 |
Registration and appointment require. Call 617-269-7500. |
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tufts Medical Center |
276 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111 |
Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration recommended through the Tufts online form. |
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon) |
| Upham's Corner Health Center | 415 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Patients need to call first for an appointment. |
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Whittier Street Health Center | 1290 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120 |
617-427-1000 |
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
The state also put together a map of testing locations outside of the City of Boston.
Could I have COVID-19?
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
There is growing evidence of transmission risk from infected people without symptoms (asymptomatic), or before the onset of recognized symptoms (pre-symptomatic).
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should call your health care provider. This is especially important for individuals at high risk for complications from COVID-19.
We have answers to common questions about when you should be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19):
