Now a part of @concentricbygbw, expanding access to COVID-19 testing in Massachusetts and beyond.
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21 Dec 2021
A quick 🧵 about our appointments.
There are many places to get tested in MA, and many of them offer walk-ins.
Our sites are different: appointment-only so we can rapidly test as many as possible, taking the burden off those other sites so they can serve those most in need.
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4 Jun 2022
Heads up that our platform is having a few hiccups this evening, so you may experience some issues.
We're working hard on this, and rest assured we won't lose anyone's data or results.
We hope to have things back and working smoothly before you know it. ♥️
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Project Beacon retweeted
20 Jan 2022
Acquiring @Beacon_Testing builds on recent strategic partnerships with Eurofins' Clinical Enterprise, XpresCheck & CDC to support national COVID-19 monitoring programs -- together, we'll continue to deliver biosecurity tools at scale. @GenomeWeb reports: bit.ly/3fGtDDK
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Project Beacon retweeted
19 Jan 2022
Love love love when we have the chance to bring in a team that shares our long-term mission focus at @ginkgo in biosecurity ❤️❤️ Welcome @Beacon_Testing we're fortunate to have you on the team!! 🌱🧬$DNA
19 Jan 2022
“Integrating Project Beacon's capabilities with our Concentric by Ginkgo offering will enable us to further empower communities in Massachusetts and beyond with the tools they need to make important public health decisions.” - @matt_f_mcknight prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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19 Jan 2022
Our rag-tag team has worked over the last year and a half to build some of the leading testing programs in the nation. For the public, for schools, for business.
Now that work will live on as part of @Ginkgo's @concentricbygbw testing efforts nationwide.
prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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17 Jan 2022
The winter weather hits keep coming. In Lynn, storm winds have done significant damage to the tent, not to mention flooding from the storm surge. 🌊🌬️
We're closing Lynn for today. Where possible, staff is heading to other site and we're expanding availability at those.
16 Jan 2022
Cold weather always throws some curveballs. Both our primary and backup generators are down at our Lynn site, so we're canceling appointments until we can get back online.
We definitely want to get testing in today before tomorrow's storm. The team's working as fast as possible!
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6 Jan 2022
With the impending winter storm, it's looking like a pretty rotten day for testing tomorrow. Especially at the outdoor sites, but even on the roads to get to indoor sites.
We'll be closed all day in Lynn. In Framingham, we'll close for the morning and see how it goes for PM.🤞🌨️
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4 Jan 2022
Most don't know the Express Testing sites we operate in MA are just part of what we do. Our software is used to power many other test locations – many private, most labeled with other names.
Our mission: help any site test as many as possible, efficiently, whether "ours" or not.
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23 Dec 2021
Busy morning for us, trying to get in as many tests as possible before our partners @broadinstitute close their lab for the holiday.
Have your appointment confirmation ready and we'll be ready with the swab! 🏃⚡️🚄
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22 Dec 2021
Did you have an appointment earlier today when we had the outage? We'll honor it anytime today.
Need to rebook for tomorrow? Call (617.741.7310) or email (help@beacontesting.com) our support team and we'll do our best to accommodate.
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22 Dec 2021
Services are slowly recovering, but will be sluggish until the outage is completely resolved. Please be patient with things, and thanks! ♥️
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22 Dec 2021
Sorry everyone – we'd avoided the last few AWS outages that affected the rest of the internet, but this one has bitten us. We're working as hard as we can to recover, but it's partially dependent on AWS's outage being resolved.
status.aws.amazon.com/
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21 Dec 2021
A quick 🧵 about our appointments.
There are many places to get tested in MA, and many of them offer walk-ins.
Our sites are different: appointment-only so we can rapidly test as many as possible, taking the burden off those other sites so they can serve those most in need.
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21 Dec 2021
Appointments open a few times each day, but it varies based on context.
In general:
- Each evening, we open up ~7 days out
- Each evening, we open up more for next day
- Through the day, we add more if things are smooth
- When someone cancels, you can take their spot instantly
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21 Dec 2021
This all changes with the tides.
After the holidays, we'll probably shorten the "advance" booking to ~5 days, for example, for flexibility.
Hope this helps set expectations for everyone as so many of us get tested during this crunch time.
Best of health to everyone!
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21 Dec 2021
A reminder that all our public testing sites are appointment-only. Appointments can be booked online and, at our public sites, are free of charge.
This helps keep us moving and lets us test as many as possible.
We cannot accommodate anyone who shows up without an appointment 🙏
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20 Dec 2021
Getting tested this week? You're not alone! We have ramped up capacity to offer as many tests as possible.
So far, lines have been reasonable: generally fewer than a handful of cars waiting.
Be sure to have your appointment QR code ready to keep things moving! 💪❤️👃
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24 Nov 2021
Well, that's a wrap at our sites until Saturday!
Fun 🦃 facts:
Thanksgiving Week 2020, we screened about 3800 people.
This week, we've helped screen 21,000.
We're thankful to our team for all they've done this past year, and wish you and yours a safe and great Thanksgiving.
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25 Oct 2021
With impending severe weather, we'll try something a bit different:
We'll be open 8a-4p tomorrow in Revere, New Bedford, & Framingham instead of 11a-7p, hoping to get a solid day of testing in & avoid the worst of the storm.
We've notified affected patients. Stay safe!
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