Monmouth County Freeholders Add Howell COVID-19 Testing Site

HOWELL, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced Wednesday that a testing site will be added to this upcoming week’s schedule at the old Town Hall building, located at 316 Old Tavern Road.

The new testing site, which functions as part of the County’s COVID-19 Free Testing Program, will be open on Monday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.

No appointment is necessary. The test consists of a nasal swab. You do not have to be symptomatic.

The Freeholders also announced that the number of tests administered at each site will be increased from 150 to 200 tests beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Asbury Park.

“The Board of Chosen Freeholders understands that the communities in Monmouth County require additional testing sites at this time,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “While getting tested is important, residents must also remember to practice social distancing, wear face coverings, wash their hands and stay home when they are sick.”

“The Monmouth County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management established this free testing location in Howell so more residents have the opportunity to get tested,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. “The Freeholders and Health Department encourage residents to fill out the testing requisition form ahead of testing in order to expedite the process at each location.”

Residents with general questions or concerns about the COVID-19 are able to contact the MCHD phone bank by calling 732-845-2070 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Residents can visit the MCHD at www.visitmonmouth.com/health for general information related to COVID-19. Locals can also visit the NJ 211 website for additional information at www.nj211.org/coronavirus-covid-19 or by dialing 2-1-1.

A daily town-by-town breakdown of new COVID-19 cases can be accessed here.