Bernards Township Health Dept. Offering COVID-19 Tests Next Week

Josh Bakan
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BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bernards Township Health Department will administer drive-thru coronavirus tests next Thursday at the local community center (289 South Maple Ave., Basking Ridge).

People should schedule appointments online. Time slots are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — the first half-hour is reserved for Bernards Township first responders.

All participants should remain in their vehicles until their appointment time and must wear a mask for face covering during registration and testing. All clients will get screened, which includes questions and check of vital signs.

Participants also must provide a state-issued photo ID or driver's license and medical insurance cards. Testing is free with medical insurance. Only services your provider covers will get performed.

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Officials reported eight new cases Wednesday in Bernards Township, bringing the town to 913 cases and 47 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.

Related article: Basking Ridge COVID-19 Updates: Hospital Info, Seniors Vaccinated

For additional information about next week's testing, call the Bernards Township Health Department at 908-204-2520.

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