New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens In Massapequa Park

MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay and the Village of Massapequa Park have partnered to open a new coronavirus testing center at the Marjorie Post Prak Community Center. The testing center will be open Monday afternoons from noon to 6 p.m.

"We are pleased to expand upon our COVID testing availability to help further accommodate residents, including students and faculty from the Massapequa area. Through our partnership with ProPhase Labs, we have been providing this highly-effective saliva testing, a great non-invasive alternative to a traditional COVID test," said Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Many local school districts, community members and their families have taken advantage of this free service and we are happy to partner with the Village of Massapequa Park to further serve our residents."

Saliva tests involve people spitting into a test tube, and the saliva is tested for COVID-19. It is much less invasive than a nasal swab. However, nasal swab tests are available at the site upon request. ProPhase Labs will have results of the saliva tests within 24 hours.

"We thank the Town of Oyster Bay for their assistance in making this important service easily available to the residents of Massapequa Park," said Mayor Daniel Pearl. "Continuing to support our school districts with continuing athletic activities and other community events is a high priority, and this service provides a safe method to further help our residents."

Testing will be regularly administered from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday afternoons, including Columbus Day. The Marjorie Post Park Community Center is located in Massapequa at the intersection of Unqua and Merrick Roads (451 Unqua Road). No appointment is necessary, but residents can register in advance by clicking here.