Three additional dates added for COVID-19 testing at RVCC for Somerset, Hunterdon residents
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – Somerset County Freeholder Director Shanel Robinson and Hunterdon County Freeholder Director Shaun Van Doren announced that three new dates have been added to the COVID-19 testing schedule at Raritan Valley Community College.
The new dates are Monday, April 27, Wednesday, April 29,and Friday, May 1.The testing site will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“I want to thank all of the staff and volunteers, especially those on the front line at the testing site, for their dedication. They are our true heroes,” said Freeholder Director Robinson.
Testing is free of charge and only available to Hunterdon and Somerset County residents, age five (5) and older. Because priority is being given to those who are exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus, residents must have a valid doctor’s prescription, ID and an appointment to receive testing.
Patients are required to provide a copy of their prescription, either by bringing it with them to the testing site, or by sending it via email in advance of the appointment. Patients or their physicians, can email the written authorization to the Somerset County Department of Health at coronavirus@co.somerset.nj.us, with the word “Prescription” in the subject line. Faxes can be sent to 908-704-8042.
Patients must schedule an appointment for testing at somerset-hunterdon.adlabscovidtest.com or by calling 908-237-7150.
Additional dates will be offered based on availability of resources. Click here for updates.
Anyone who does not have an appointment and a valid prescription or written order from their physician will be turned away.
For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car. The testing site will not allow entry if residents don’t arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and prescription. When coming to the testing center, residents are asked to use the main entrance to the college campus, off of Route 28.
For more information, contact coronavirus@co.somerset.nj.us.
