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.
UPDATE: Testing hours may vary during Memorial Day weekend, please call individual sites to verify hours.
The Boston Public Health Commission encourages residents to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and keep one another safe by getting tested for COVID-19.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Boston Public Health Commission
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
2nd FloorBoston, MA 02118
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More information
Getting tested
- are experiencing COVID-like symptoms,
- have been in contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19,
- are planning to attend a large gathering,
- are spending time with others who are at high risk for sever COVID-19,
- or have traveled or been in large gatherings.
BPHC hosts free walk-in testing sites that are open to all. Testing is available regardless of insurance or immigration status, and will not affect "public charge" rule determinations. There are also several other testing sites across the city. If you need a COVID-19 test check out the City's testing sites.
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.
Get tested as soon as possible after your symptoms start.
While waiting for test results, wear a mask and stay away from others, including staying apart from those living in your household.
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 |
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| Anna M. Cole |
Mildred Hailey Apartments |
Walk-ins welcome! No registration required. Free parking is located at Roxbury Community College in Lot P2 New Health Street entrance. |
Memorial Weekend Hours Monday - Thursday, from 12 - 7 p.m. Sunday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Bowdoin Street Health Center | 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 |
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Bruce Bolling Building - Ground Level | 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Located on the ground level, walk-ins only |
Closed 5/28 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12 - 8 p.m. |
| DotHouse Health | 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 |
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. |
Monday, through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| AllClear Healthcare Government Center |
3 Center Plaza #101, |
Walk-ins welcome! Scheduled appointments also welcome. Schedule an appointment. |
Monday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Harvard Street at Prince Hall Grand Lodge | 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 |
Walk-ins welcome! |
Closed 5/30 Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, from 3 - 7 p.m. |
| Tufts Medical Center |
276 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 |
Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration recommended through the Tufts online form. |
Closed 5/28 thru 5/30 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| West End House |
105 Allston Street, Allston MA 02134 |
Walk-ins welcome! |
Memorial Weekend Hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
The state also put together a map of testing locations outside of the City of Boston.
Please 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 |
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| Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston main campus) |
75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 |
617-732-5500 | By appointment in office |
| 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 |
To make an appointment for a test, you can call 617-822-8271. Walk-ins are held on a first come first serve basis.
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Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| CVS |
1266 Commonwealth Avenue 3 Post Office Square, |
Schedule an appointment online. |
Varies |
| 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. |
Varies |
| Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center (Harbor Health) | 398 Neponset Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122 |
This location only serves current patients. |
By appointment only |
| 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. Richards Building front circle. |
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| East Boston Neighborhood Health Center | 79 Paris Street, East Boston, MA 02128 |
Testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Appointments only, make an appointment by calling 617-569-5800 before arriving on site. This helps reduce traffic and crowding. |
Walk-up testing: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3p.m. |
| Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center | 9 Taft Hill Terrace, Roslindale, MA 02131 |
Testing available by appointment only. To make an appointment call 617-323-4440. Testing is available at no cost and regardless of symptoms. Drive thru available in municipal parking lot. |
Monday Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center at Veteran's Center | 895 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 |
This location is subject to changes due to staffing availability, please call to confirm your appointment. To schedule an appointment call 617-245-8206 |
Monday, 12 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, 12 - 7 p.m. Thursday, 12 - 4p.m. |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114 |
617-726-2000 | By appointment in office |
| Mattapan Community Health Center | 1575 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126 |
Open to all, and new patients must be registered in Epic. |
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. |
| NEW Health Charlestown | 15 Tufts Street Charlestown, MA 02129 |
Appointment only, call 857-238-1100. Testing individuals with symptoms or COVID exposures. |
Monday through Wednesday, 2 - 3 p.m. |
| NEW Health Waterfront North End | 332 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 |
Appointments only. Call 617-643-8000. Testing individuals with symptoms or COVID exposures. |
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 - 10 a.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 |
Call 617-741-7310 or visit the state's website for more information. | |
| South Boston Community Health Center | 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 |
As of January 4, We are no longer providing PCR testing for COVID-19. Instead, we are booking appointments for you to pick up one antigen test kit to bring home, each kit contains 2 rapid tests. Call 617-269-7500. |
Varies |
| Upham's Corner Health Center | 415 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 |
COVID-19 testing now takes place by appointment and for current patients only. Testing is located in the outdoor parking lot testing tent. |
Monday Wednesday, Thursday, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, 1 - 4 p.m. Friday, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Whittier Street Health Center | 1290 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120 |
Call 617-989-3071 to make an appointment. Take-home tests only offered to those who are symptomatic. No longer offering PCR testing |
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
The state also put together a map of testing locations outside of the City of Boston.
Free at-home test kits
At-home rapid tests are an important strategy to protect your friends and family from exposure. Help us stop the spread of COVID-19 in Boston.
The federal government is again offering free at home COVID-19 tests. Visit the website or call 1-800-232-0233.
At-home tests are now widely available for sale at retail stores. Your insurance plan may cover the cost of at-home tests.
Test kits are not currently available at pickup sites in the community, though some community partners are still distributing test kits to priority populations. We will provide more information as tests become available.
If you test positive, call your healthcare provider immediately to see if you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment. Follow their instructions, and keep them informed of your symptoms. If you have questions, please contact the Mayor’s Health Line at 617-534-5050.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19
If you test positive for COVID-19, call your health care provider right away and begin isolating from others. Contacting a health care provider is important because there are now treatments available for COVID-19.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you must isolate for a minimum of five days, regardless of vaccination status. However, there are individuals who may remain infectious after that isolation period. Check out BPHC's Isolation Guidance for more info.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately, even if your symptoms are mild - you may be eligible for COVID-19 treatment. Don't delay treatment must start early to be effective. Some treatments must begin within five days of your first symptom.
Eligible for early treatment?
- Call 508-213-1380 to speak to a Gotham representative
- If you're eligible for COVID-19 treatment, they can schedule an infusion appointment at one of their seven sites in Massachusetts
- Gotham COVID-19 Self-Referral Treatment Line is open Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Learn if you you are eligible for at home treatment.
