Cranford Coronavirus Testing Site Changes Hours

CRANFORD, NJ — Amid other places in Cranford and in Union County to get tested for covid, the township has its own free mobile site for residents only, operating each Wednesday. The hours have recently changed, officials said.

According to officials, the site now operates 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each week.

Appointments can be made by clicking here. Walk-ins are often welcome, but it may be worth getting there early: "Testing will take place until capacity is reached."

Find out about other free testing locations in Union County here and mobile sites here.

"The township worked with QDX Pathologies Labs, based in Cranford, and Immediate Care to operate a COVID-19 test site for Cranford residents," said a notice sent out Friday. "The mobile site is located in the Library parking lot and will operate by appointment only on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. The township of Cranford is happy to offer convenient, reliable and safe testing for residents, especially as people begin to engage in activities, sports, and even travel plans."

The site is free. "There is no out-of-pocket costs and the company will submit directly to insurance companies for payment," says the township.

The location is 220 Walnut Ave.

To expedite the process, please have the following documentation:

• Photo ID
• Health Insurance Card
• Two copies of Photo ID & Insurance Card
• For children, see the FAQ below.

Here are the township's responses to frequently asked questions:

These are drive-thru events and will take place rain or shine. Testing will be administered by Immediate Care Medical Walk-In in conjunction with QDx Pathology Services.

What do I need for testing?

To expedite the process, each person will need:

• Two (2) photocopies of their photo ID and insurance card

• No eating or drinking one (1) hour before test - water is okay

Is there a cost for the test?

If you have active health insurance there are no out of pocket expenses. If you are uninsured the government, through the HRSA program, will cover the expense of the test.

Can multiple people be in one car?

Yes. However, each person will need the required documentation prior to testing. A photo ID is not required for children.

I don't have insurance, can I get tested?

Yes, you can still get tested. Let the attendant know that you’re uninsured. No one will be turned away.

How will I receive my results?

You will be provided with an informational card following your COVID-19 test on how to access the lab portal to retrieve your results. To access the lab portal, click here.

If you have not received an email, and it has been more than 72-hours, call 1-855-Walk-Ins (855-925-5467).

Deaths from coronavirus

Deaths from coronavirus in Union County are slowing but are still occurring, according to Friday's numbers from the state. There was one reported last week in Westfield, and one in Summit. READ MORE: Summit Man, 45, Dies From COVID.

As of this Friday, 1,709 Union County residents were confirmed having passed away from the virus since the pandemic began. A week ago, the number was 1,704. The number represents five new deaths. That's down from the previous week's death toll of 15, and 17 over each of the previous two weeks before that.

Here are places in Union County to get a coronavirus vaccine.

Highs and lows

• While new cases are on the decline, the virus still remains a factor statewide. There are 1,382 people in New Jersey hospitalized with the virus, 196 on ventilators. There were 32 resident fatalities confirmed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
• New Jersey's peak daily death toll on April 30, 2020 was 460 fatalities reported in one day. The numbers then steadily dropped during the shutdowns in the summer, until September, when they began rising again.
• The state's daily death toll has not yet declined to the level of Sept. 8, when only 2 deaths were reported in one day.
• 577,000 Americans have died of the virus as of Friday, including 709 deaths since the day before, according to the CDC.
• You can see which states had the highest death toll in the past week on this CDC map, and see how each county is doing with this CDC link.

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Here are statewide coronavirus resources:

• NJ COVID-19 Information Hub: https://covid19.nj.gov/
• General COVID-19 questions: 2-1-1
• NJ COVID-19 hotline: (800) 222-1222

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