Where To Get A COVID-19 Test In The Point Pleasant Area
POINT PLEASANT, 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, 66 new cases were identified in Point Pleasant Beach residents and 243 were identified in Point Pleasant 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 testing centers in the Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach area, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:
Immediate Care - Brick
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 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
Screening Required
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
Walgreens 10214
3161 Lakewood Rd, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Rapid Testing Results in 24 Hours
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ 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 13754
1513 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old
CVS Pharmacy
1201 Richmond Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 295-0770
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
Appointment Required
Quest Diagnostics
2176-2204 Route 35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(551) 204-0006
Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
Appointment Required
COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to you. See if you're eligible and book an appointment at QuestCOVID19.com.
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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