1st Day At Somerset County Coronavirus Testing Site Has 91 Tested

BRANCHBURG, NJ — Somerset County and Hunterdon County's new coronavirus drive-thru testing site officially opened on Thursday at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.

A total of 150 residents from Somerset and Hunterdon counties were scheduled to be screened. Of those registered, 91 patients were tested and 10 others were turned away, either because they didn't have an appointment or a doctor's order. Test results, which are expected within two to three days, will be sent to the patient’s physician.

"We have been working diligently for weeks to set up a safe and secure testing site for residents," said Freeholder Director Shanel Y. Robinson.

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Testing will continue on Friday and Monday with 105 residents scheduled for testing on Friday.

Residents must have a valid doctor’s prescription, ID and an appointment. Testing is free of charge and only available to Hunterdon and Somerset County residents, age five and older.
Residents can make an appointment by registering at: somerset-hunterdon.adlabscovidtest.com. Those without access to a computer can call 908-237-7150.

Anyone who does not have an appointment and a valid prescription or written order from their physician will be turned away.

Residents with an appointment are asked to use the main entrance to the college campus, off of Route 28. For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car or they will not be seen.

The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Friday and Monday. Additional dates will be offered based on the availability of resources. Check co.somerset.nj.us/covid19status for updates.

"Opening the test site is just the first step," said Freeholder Deputy Director Sara Sooy. "We are already putting plans in place in anticipation of supporting Somerset County’s economic recovery, after we flatten the curve and stop the spread of the coronavirus."

For more information, contact coronavirus@co.somerset.nj.us.

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