Middletown Extends Free COVID Testing To Monday

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The free COVID testing Middletown offered over the weekend was so popular that the Township decided to extend it for one more final day, on Monday, Dec. 21.

The testing will be offered from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Middletown Train Station (unmetered parking lot off Middletown-Lincroft Road). This is completely free testing for Middletown residents, town employees, anyone who works in Middletown public schools or is a first responder (police, fire, EMT) with the town. It is drive-through.

The goal of the testing is to let people know if they have COVID or not before the Christmas holiday.

It is a PCR test (either nasal swab or saliva sample) and will be covered by insurance with no out-of-pocket expense for anyone. You do not have to be exhibiting symptoms in order to be tested and there is no need for a prescription from your doctor.

Testing will be administered by Synergy Medical Labs in conjunction with Capital Health Laboratory and Immediate Care of Red Bank. Results will be emailed within 72 hours.

Appointments are not necessary, but to help expedite testing, pre-registration is strongly recommended before arriving at the testing site. Visit www.middletownnj.org/covid19screening to register and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions and what type of documentation you need to bring to the testing site.

You will need to fill out two simple forms; a QR code registration for the lab and a printable registration form for Immediate Care (paper forms will also be available while waiting on line). A separate registration is required for each person in the vehicle.

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