Rite Aid In Edison To Offer Free Coronavirus Testing

EDISON, NJ — The Rite Aid pharmacy at 416 Route 1 in Edison is one of 38 New Jersey stores that will begin testing for coronavirus beginning Friday, the company announced on Thursday.

The store will offer free, self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists for anyone ages 4 and up, whether they are experiencing symptoms or not.

Drive-up testing will be available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Customers need to pre-register online at www.riteaid.com to schedule a time slot for testing. Those aged 4-17 need the consent of a parent or legal guardian to get tested.

Additionally, a parent or legal guardian must be in attendance and bring their photo ID to the testing appointment with the minor.

Rite Aid partners with Verily and its Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program to provide screening, scheduling and return of results to participants for Rite Aid testing sites.

(This story contains original reporting by Anthony Bellano)

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