Mercer County Offering Free COVID-19 Testing On Dec. 23

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Mercer County, in partnership with Vault Health Services, is offering free COVID-19 testing on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CURE Insurance Arena. The saliva test is available to county residents 14 years or older, and anyone employed as a first responder or health care worker in the county.

Those going for testing should use Parking Lot 2 off South Broad Street to access Gate A. Testing will be conducted in the arena concourse. Identification showing Mercer County residency and a smartphone or tablet is required. No prescription is necessary. Avoid eating, drinking, chewing gum or smoking 30 minutes prior to taking the test.

Testing will be limited to 300 people.

The county is also offering an at-home saliva test for COVID-19, which can be requested by visiting www.mercercares.org. If you need help with the online registration process, assistance will be available Wednesday at the arena.

An updated list of COVID-19 testing locations in Mercer County can be found here: https://trentonhealthteam.org/covidtests/.

WHAT: Free COVID-19 Testing

WHERE: CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue.

WHEN: Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.