NJ's 1st County-Run Coronavirus Drive-Through Test Site Opens

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The state's first county-run, drive-through facility will open on Monday for testing of the new coronavirus at Kean University in Union.

Testing at the drive-through is by appointment only for Union County residents, Union County First Responders and essential personnel.

Participants get a prescription and register through their doctor or healthcare provider to get an appointment for the drive-through to be tested for COVID-19. This is the only way to receive an appointment to be tested.

Walk-on patients will not be allowed, all patients must arrive in a vehicle for the safety, health and security of the volunteers at the site.

Those that believe they may have symptoms of COVID-19 should check out the state's self-assessment tool at self.covid19.nj.gov.

The tool can help determine what actions to take to protect you and others' health and help determine whether to be tested for COVID-19.

The Union County COVID 19 drive-through facility is being run by the County through a partnership with the Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System) in Summit, the Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJ Barnabas Health) in Rahway. The Union County Freeholder Board, County Manager and his staff worked with State Senators Joseph P. Cryan, Nicholas P. Scutari, Governor Phil Murphy’s office, Kean University, and the New Jersey State Department of Health in bringing the facility online.

Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.