Gov. Baker Tours Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing Facility For First Responders At Gillette Stadium

FOXBORO (CBS/AP) – A drive-through coronavirus testing site for first responders opened Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker called it a critical tool that was built in four days by a variety of groups. The site, located in the Foxboro stadium’s parking lot, will be designated specifically for police officers, firefighters and other first responders who may have been exposed or are showing virus symptoms. “While the effects of this public health emergency are obviously keenly felt by all of us, some of the greatest challenges associated with meeting it head-on are being met by our men and women in public safety,” said Baker. “These professionals are working in high-risk environments to protect our communities, and we felt it was important to continue to expand our capacity to support them.” Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito visited the location, which officials say will be able to test up to 200 people a day for free. “When you think about our emergency responders, we think and we know of these people as our heroes. But they’re human,” said Polito. “In order for them to do their jobs, a couple of things are really important. First of all that they have the gear to get into their jobs and do their work for us. But this piece is also really important for them to know their status. A testing site like this allows police officers, firefighters, emergency first responders to get tested if they feel symptomat...
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