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Coronavirus Testing Offered In Melrose After Uptick In Cases, High School Student Tests Positive

MELROSE (CBS) -- Coronavirus testing is available at the Melrose Middle School/High School from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday after an uptick in cases. The testing is open to anyone in the community.

At least one Melrose High School student has tested positive for COVID-19, the mayor announced Wednesday. The city's health department has begun contact tracing and case management.

"After several weeks of very few cases of COVID-19, the city has recently witnessed an increase in cases. The cases include people from different age groups," Mayor Paul Brodeur said in a video.

There has been 251 cases in Melrose, six are currently active.

Anyone getting tested is asked to wear a mask, stay in your car, and do not bring pets. Appointments are not necessary.

Results are available within 24 to 48 hours.

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