Where To Get A COVID-19 Test In Brick
BRICK, NJ — The surge in coronavirus cases in recent days has brought with it a surge in the number of people seeking tests for COVID-19, which have become more difficult to get with the increased demand.
From Dec. 17 to Monday, Ocean County has had nearly 4,500 new coronavirus infections, the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic, according to the Ocean County Health Department. Of those, 683 new cases were identified in Brick Township residents, the county health department's database shows.
The United States has faced a shortage of tests, with the more contagious omicron variant spreading and many getting tested to prepare for the holidays. President Joe Biden pledged Monday to ease the test shortage. The administration's steps will include using the Defense Production Act to increase production of at-home tests, but the president said federal efforts haven't gone far enough.
"Seeing how tough it was for some folks to get a test this weekend shows that we have more work to do," Biden said on a call with his administration's COVID-19 response team and a group of governors.
The New Jersey Department of Health also recently began offering free, at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. UPS will ship the kit with next-day delivery, and a health care professional will virtually walk patients through the tests and answer questions. Find more info here.
Here's what to know about Brick's local testing centers, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:
8 Brick Plaza, Brick Township, NJ 08723
(855) 925-5467
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Rapid Testing Results in 19.8 Minutes
Testing for kids 12 and older
Patients must register on their website to get RAPID antigen COVID-19 testing to patients who register in advance on our website.
Walgreens 7921
2546 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ 08723
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old
CVS Pharmacy
2545 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-1604
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
The Doctors' Office Urgent Care of Brick
686 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 262-8200
Rapid Testing Available
Screening Required
Quest Diagnostics
101 Prosper Way, Unit 4 Suite E, Brick, NJ 08723
(848) 241-5427
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required
Screening Required
Restrictions Apply
COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to you. See if you're eligible and book an appointment at QuestCOVID19.com.
Walgreens 4885
1890 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Rapid Testing Results in 24 Hours
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Screening Required
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old
Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care - Brick
2125 Route 88 East, Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 892-4640
Rapid Testing Results in 15 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
For COVID-19 testing, please call to be initially evaluated over the phone or call once getting to the parking lot for further instructions.
Rite Aid #03974
1041 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 836-3021
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
Appointment Required
Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old
Briarmill Pharmacy
1820 Lanes Mill Road, Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 840-1800
Rapid Testing Results in 15 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Screening Required
Insurance not accepted for Rapid testing. Price is $99
Walgreens 6321
2479 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old
Family First Urgent Care - Toms River
1851 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-2001
Rapid Testing Results in 19.8 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required
Silverton Pharmacy
1824 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-4788
Rapid Testing Results in 20 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Screening Required
Register through https://www.medbarhealth.com/silverton Park in designated parking spot for a test
Chai Urgent Care - Lakewood
400 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 994-2424
Rapid Testing Results in 18 Minutes
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 3-5 Days
Testing Available for All Ages
CVS Pharmacy
198 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 901-5445
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
Screening Required
FOR VETERANS:
James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic
970 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 206-8900
Appointment Required
Physician Order Required
VA offers coronavirus testing for veterans who are enrolled in VA health care and meet CDC criteria for testing. If you are a veteran with symptoms of COVID-19, call your VA health care team or your VA facility's advice nurse.
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