Coronavirus Testing Site Opens For Rockland County School Community

WEST NYACK, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A temporary COVID testing site opens Monday for people affiliated with Rockland County schools.

The drive-up and walk-up facility is located at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack and will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It's only available for students, faculty and staff at schools within Rockland's yellow zone.

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That's where COVID rates are high, and testing of 20% of a school has been mandated.

It's organized by the county health department and Good Samaritan Hospital.

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