![]() There was concern that slow turnaround times would endanger actually endanger health, says company CEO Curt Kuliga, who lives in Westport. Progessive’s Greens Farms location was up and running within days. When the Omicron surge began, 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker asked for additional help. Soon, they added a drive-through site at the Saugatuck train station. They began with weekly tests of EMS first responders, then did the same for other town employees. Progressive Diagnostics has been in Westport since the start of the pandemic. Progressive Diagnostics bills insurance companies for the $150 fee for those with coverage. The state also pays for tests for people without insurance. ![]() The state reimburses Progressive Diagnostics through federal grant funds. There is no cost for youngsters in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The average turnaround time for results is 6 hours. Their Greens Farms location is one of 8 in the state. The 8-year-old company was in the right place at the right time when the demand for same-day RT-PCR tests soared. The site is run by Progressive Diagnostics. Trains still stop there - for a tiny number of commuters - but most of the action now consists of nasal swabs. Since January, the Greens Farms train station has been one of the town’s go-to centers. The state’s in-school mask mandate ends February 28.īut COVID has not vanished. Their decorations are a welcome treat for anyone - and by that, I mean “everyone” who waits at the Post Road light between the Westport Country Playhouse and Playhouse Square. The ever-changing Winslow Park Animal Hospital front lawn has gone whole hog for the holidays. PS: As Bob Weingarten notes, free COVID tests are available online from the US government. The company also offers telehealth, connecting patients with professionals who can discuss symptoms and provide orders for flu and/or RSV tests. Progressive Diagnostics’ Covid PCR tests detect the presence of viruses even before symptoms begin. Clients can schedule appointments online, or walk in. Progressive’s same-day COVID, flu and RSV tests remain available at their Norwalk and Wilton sites. The move was made to accommodate normal station operations and concessions. The Greens Farms train station COVID testing site - run since last January by Progressive Diagnostics - closed on Thursday. They were in Orphenians and Staples Players together - and 20 years ago this weekend, shared the stage for the annual Candlelight Concert. Justin and Daryl were good friends at Staples. The rom-com is directed by 2002 Staples grad Daryl Wein (and produced by Reese Witherspoon). Right behind “Spirited,” in 8th place, was “Something From Tiffany’s” (Amazon Prime Video). Justin also served as an executive producer. The musical comedy retelling of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds (also shown in theaters) was written in part by 2003 Staples High School graduate Justin Paul, and his songwriting partner Benj Pasek (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman”). ![]() “Spirited” (Apple TV+) ranked 7th overall for the weekend. Two of the Top 10 most streamed movies last weekend were holiday films.Īnd both have strong Westport connections.
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