Free Walk-Up Coronavirus Tests Available In Scotch Plains

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Union County Mobile Test Unit will be stopping by local communities, including Scotch Plains, to offer free walk-up coronavirus tests.

"The test provides vital information that protects our community and saves lives,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. "Testing has been a cornerstone of our ability to prevent the virus from spreading. Even if you have no symptoms of illness, it is important to get tested if you feel that you may have been exposed to the virus by someone else, or are at risk of exposing others."

Any resident can use any of the walk-up sites, regardless of their place of residence. Masks and social distance are required at all times.

The following municipalities are scheduled for September and October (note: the Mobile Test Unit will use the new saliva test at these locations):

• Rahway, Sept. 24, 4 to 7 p.m. American Legion, 581 Maple Ave.
• Scotch Plains, Sept. 29, 4 to 7 p.m. Southside Firehouse, 1920 Raritan Road.
• Scotch Plains, Oct. 6, 3 to 6 p.m. Southside Firehouse, 1920 Raritan Road.
• Roselle, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon Location to be determined.

For more details and to view the most recent schedule online visit ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations, or call 908-214-7107 for assistance.

The Union County Drive-Thru Test Center also continues to provide free tests for all Union County residents, and for first responders and front line medical workers regardless of their residence.

As of Monday, Sept. 28, the drive-thru test center will be open on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Together, the drive-thru test center and the mobile test unit have conducted well over 42,000 COVID-19 tests since March.

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