Wayne Opens Testing Center As Township Surpasses 1K December COVID Cases

WAYNE, NJ — To help meet post-holiday testing demand, Wayne residents can get tested for free by appointment at the former Macy's. The center, which opens Monday, will remain active for two or three weeks, according to Mayor Christopher P. Vergano.

Vergano also announced Thursday that the township surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 cases — quadrupling November's reported total of 248 infections. The township hit 1,057 cases as of Thursday.

"It’s unfortunate we’re continuing to have the same conversation about COVID," Vergano said. "We’ve given over 17,000 vaccinations through the Township of Wayne Health Department. We thank the staff, and we thank all our volunteers that have assisted us, and we thank the first aid squad for being there to help us also."

This week, the testing center will operate from 1-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1210 Hamburg Tpke. (Preakness Shopping Center). Click here to make an appointment.

Only saliva tests will be available Monday, but officials will offer both rapid and saliva tests Tuesday and Thursday. The center will offer about 300 tests per day, Vergano said.

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In recent days, New Jersey has seen record-breaking case numbers amid a national shortage in COVID-19 tests. The New Jersey Department of Health has reported at least 12,000 new cases each of the past four days.

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