Franklin Lakes Hosts Mobile Coronavirus Testing Today

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — There are five mobile coronavirus testing stops scheduled for this week in Bergen County, the county announced, including a stop in Franklin Lakes Monday.

The testing, a partnership between Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Bergen County, offers regional COVID-19 saliva tests, and will also offer flu vaccinations.

"Flu vaccinations are critical this year to prevent a combined outbreak of flu and COVID-19, which can further burden healthcare systems and increase complications for those who become ill," the groups said in a joint news release.

Here are the locations available this week:

• 1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes — Monday
• Richard Rodda Community Center, 250 Colonial Ct., Teaneck — Tuesday
• 1 Erie Plaza — Ramsey — Wednesday
• 814 River Road, New Milford — Thursday
• River Vale Town Hall, 406 Rivervale Rd., River Vale — Friday

All testing sites operate from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., though from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. public school staff and faculty will be prioritized.

Mobile testing is available to all county residents free of charge, regardless of health insurance status. Residents can get tested at any regional community testing location and all community mobile testing sites will offer the COVID-19 saliva test and flu vaccination.

The county has also provided steps for what you need to do prior to testing:

"For the COVID-19 saliva test, please do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to arrival. Identification is necessary so please bring your driver's license/ID card, school identification card, social security card, passport, or birth certificate. Proof of Bergen County residency or that you work in Bergen County is required so please bring your driver's license, utility bill, pay stub, or work ID. If you have an insurance card, also bring that with you."