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Second Day Of Coronavirus Testing Set For Gloucester County

A coronavirus drive-through testing site at Rowan College of South Jersey is set for a second day of testing next week.

A coronavirus drive-through testing site at Rowan College of South Jersey is set for a second day of testing next week.
A coronavirus drive-through testing site at Rowan College of South Jersey is set for a second day of testing next week. (Photo Credit: Jenna Fisher/Patch)

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — The coronavirus drive-through testing site at Rowan College of South Jersey will open for a second day on April 16, county officials announced on Wednesday.

Testing will begin at 10 a.m., and will be done by appointment only. The college is located at 1400 Tanyard Road in Sewell. The site executed its first round of testing on Wednesday. Read more here: Gloucester County To Host Coronavirus Drive-Through Testing Site

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The site is run by Inspira Health, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Josette Palmer of Happy Healthy You Medical Practice, Cooper University Health Care, the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Gloucester County Department of Health and the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management.

It is for Gloucester County residents only. Proof of residency, such as a passport or driver's license, is required.

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Residents 18 and older with symptoms of the new coronavirus must call 856-218-4142 to be pre-screened. Residents must have their insurance information available when they call. Once pre-screening is complete, an appointment time will be scheduled. Anyone without symptoms will not be eligible for testing. Scheduling for April 16 will begin April 13.

For more information on Gloucester County's response to the coronavirus, visit www.gloucestercountynj.gov/alerts or call 856-218-4101.

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