Philadelphia restaurants to get free COVID-19 testing for workers, families WPVI
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Restaurant workers have been fighting for COVID-19 testing for themselves and their families since the pandemic started.
And now, the coalition Save Philly Restaurants has secured it.
More than 250 local restaurants are part of this group and say the testing is critical. It allows us to control a scare if we do have it and to get back to business, says Nicole Marquis, the founder of Save Philly Restaurants. It gives us more information, it keeps our staff safe and customers safe. I think customers are going to feel really good knowing the entire staff has been tested weekly. I think all around this is a big win for the city.
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Philly Restaurant Workers Get Their Own COVID-19 Testing Site Starting in January
Local restaurant employees can head to Rittenhouse Square pub the Goat for free tests every week
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Starting in 2021, Philadelphia restaurant workers will have access to frequent and free COVID-19 testing at Rittenhouse’s year-old the Goat.
Prolific Philly pub owner Fergus Carey has donated use of his sprawling restaurant that currently remains closed at 1907 Sansom Street. Every Thursday starting January 7, the Goat will function as an indefinite testing site (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for all Philly restaurant employees and their families, Save Philly Restaurants co-founder Nicole Marquis tells Eater. Mondays will likely join the mix soon after, and depending on demand, there could be free on-site testing daily.