Here's Where To Get A COVID Test & Vaccine In Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to drop daily in New Jersey following a surge earlier this month. But officials warn residents not to let their guards down.

As of Wednesday, 8,467 new cases were being reported which is significantly lower than the state's pandemic record of 33,479 cases on Jan. 7. This also shows a continued decline from last week when New Jersey reported 19,544 cases on Jan. 12 and 19,545 on Jan. 13.

New Jersey hospitals are also reporting a drop in patients with 5,152 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 as of Wednesday.

State officials continued to urge residents to get vaccinated, boostered, and tested.

In Mercer County, Executive Brian M. Hughes has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Health and Vault to offer free COVID-19 testing at CURE Insurance Arena, Gate C, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. No appointments are necessary. Testing is open for residents ages 2 and up. Here's the upcoming schedule:

• Wednesday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• NO TESTING ON THURSDAY, JAN. 20
• Friday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The County is also offering several free vaccination clinics for residents. Here are the details:

CURE Insurance Arena, Gate A, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton

• Monday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mercer County Office Park (side door entrance) in gym, 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing

• Wednesday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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