Framingham Coronavirus Cases Rise, Free Testing Extended

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The state's free "Stop the Spread" coronavirus testing effort will be extended into September in Framingham, and the city is reporting another double-digit rise in cases.

On Monday, Framingham reported 24 new coronavirus cases since Friday. The number of active cases is up to 121, the highest since early July. Framingham's death toll remained at 121 on Monday, with no new deaths over the weekend.

The state began opening testing sites in coronavirus hot spots across the state in July, with an initial end date of Aug. 14. The 17 testing sites will now remain open until Sept. 12, with a few exceptions.

Framingham's testing site opened on Aug. 5 at Keefe Tech with long lines around the building.

Testing sites are open today in Marlborough, Framingham and Worcester. Here's where you can get free testing:

Framingham

Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter St. Drive-up only, call 508 532-5514 for details. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Marlborough

Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. Walk-up only. Call 508-486-5809 or visit the hospital website for more information. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.

AFC Urgent Care, 38 Boston Post Road West. Make an appointment at www.afcurgentcaremarlborough.com. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AIDS Project Worcester Van, Jaworek Elementary School, 444 Hosmer St. Appointment only, call 774 232-2659. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Worcester

AFC Urgent Care, 117 Stafford St. Appointment only, visit https://afcurgentcareworcester.com or call 508 755-4010. Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AIDS Project Worcester, behind Greendale Mall, 7 Neponset St. Appointment only, call 508 847-0623. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. (Through Aug. 14 only.)

UMass Memorial, Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive. Click here for information. One-day testing event and mask/sanitizer giveaway, noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 10.

Visit the Stop the Spread website for more details.