Bergen County's Coronavirus Test Site Already At Capacity

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Even before 10 a.m. hit on Sunday, Bergen County's drive-thru new coronavirus testing center already reached capacity and was temporarily closed, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said.

"Bergen County has the most COVID-19 related cases in the state, with five deaths. It is important that we test as many symptomatic residents as possible. We encourage those coming to the FEMA test site to please remain patient as we continue the process of administering tests," Tedesco said.

Bergen County has a total of 363 positive new coronavirus cases. There were also two deaths of Bergen County residents including a man in is 40s and a man in his 90s.

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As of Saturday afternoon there were five additional deaths, raising the state's coronavirus death toll to 16 and 442 additional positive tests of COVID-19 in New Jersey, raising the state's total to 1,327. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

The Bergen Community College FEMA test site for COVID-19 will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday to administer more tests to residents with symptoms.

To be tested for COVID-19, residents must present proof of New Jersey residency. Technicians will be screening individuals for symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, shortness of breath, coughing) and those who do not exhibit symptoms will be turned away. Physician notes are not required. However, if an someone has a physician’s note they are encouraged to bring it with them.

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