Free Coronavirus Testing Event In Livingston: When, Where

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Essex County will hold a free coronavirus testing event in Livingston as part of an ongoing campaign.

The Livingston COVID-19 testing event is open to all county residents. It will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at St. Philomena’s Church, 386 South Livingston Avenue.

A separate event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Essex County Public Works Department, 99 West Bradford Avenue in Cedar Grove.

The tests are by appointment only and are being offered to Essex County residents free of charge. Here’s how it works:

“Essex County residents with or without symptoms are encouraged to get tested. Residents age 13 and older are welcome to get tested. Residents are encouraged to get retested if they have taken the swab or saliva tests 14 days ago or more and have received negative test results. Testing is provided free of charge; health insurance is not required. To make an appointment, residents should visit www.EssexCOVID.org or call 973-877-8456. They will be required to complete a short questionnaire. When finished, they will be provided with an appointment time and a confirmation number. Residents should bring the confirmation number with them. They are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment. Residents taking the COVID-19 saliva test should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum 30 minutes prior to arrival.”

“Unfortunately, Essex County leads the state in the number of deaths caused by the coronavirus,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

“Our fight against this deadly disease is far from over and we must remain vigilant and aggressive to combat it,” DiVincenzo Jr. said. “Testing is a critical tool that will tell us exactly how widespread the virus is and who has been infected. Whether you are exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus or not, we encourage residents to make an appointment and get tested.”

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