UVM Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center’s COVID-19 test site will shut down at the end of October, amid a sharp decrease in demand for testing, hospital officials announced today, adding that testing for members of the public will continue to be available by appointment.

Starting Monday, Oct. 31, members of the public seeking COVID-19 testing should contact the hospital’s scheduling department at (518) 481-2500, to schedule an appointment. Appointments for testing will be available Monday – Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Testing will be conducted at Alice Hyde’s Main Floor Laboratory at the hospital, 133 Park Street, Malone. All visitors entering the hospital continue to be required to wear a surgical/procedural mask at all times, and will be screened prior to entering Alice Hyde facilities.

Individuals appearing for COVID-19 testing should bring a provider’s order for COVID-19 testing and copy of their insurance card with them to their appointment. Insurance will be billed at the time of testing. Test results are returned directly to the ordering provider, and can be obtained by contacting the provider’s office.