In order to be eligible for testing, individuals must be current New Jersey residents and experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. Priority will be given to symptomatic individuals experiencing cough, fever (99.6 degrees or above) and shortness of breath. Individuals who are not symptomatic will not be tested, as it diverts critical resources such as testing kits and laboratory materials from those who are ill. Testing is free and will be covered by the federal government or personal insurance company. Individuals are encouraged to bring insurance cards if they have one.
- Essex County has opened a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Weequahic Park in Newark.
Tests are for Essex residents only who are exhibiting symptoms of the virus and are by appointment only.
Please visit www.EssexCOVID.org or call 973-324-9950 to set up an appointment.
- Bergan Community College
400 Paramus Road
Lots B & C 400
Paramus, NJ 07652
- PNC Bank Arts Center
Garden State Parkway, Exit 116
Holmdel, NJ 07733
No appointment, drive in only
- CityMD Urgent Care – Newark
617 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
862-201-4596
Walk in, no appointment
- The Doctor’s Office Urgent Care of West Caldwell
556 Passaic Ave
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 808-2273
- American Family Care Urgent Care
464 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite C
West Orange, NJ 07052- Please call 973-669-5900 before coming to this center if you have been experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 through travel or direct contact. Testing is based on strict criteria.
- American Family Care Urgent Care
480 Pompton Avenue, Suite 6, C
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009- Please call 973-239-2300 before coming to this center if you have been experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 through travel or direct contact. Testing is based on strict criteria.
- CityMD Urgent Care – East Hanover
399 Route 10
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(908) 557-9808
- Other "walk-in" facilities near Essex County include Holy Name Medical Center (201-833-3000, Hudson Regional Hospital (201-388-1097) and Riverside Medical Group (for current patients only - 201-865-2050)