
On Saturday, February 7th EMTs from Port Jefferson EMS performed rapid COVID testing for the Miller Place School District. The collaboration between the school district and Port Jefferson EMS allows athletes to compete in high-risk sports that have been suspended due to the pandemic. The Abbott BinaxNow COVID tests result in fifteen minutes and do not need to be sent to a lab. Performing the testing on-site in the school setting affords convenience to the students who will be tested weekly. Over 100 student-athletes and coaches were able to be tested as a result of this collaboration.