Free COVID Testing In West Orange, Newark, Cedar Grove, Fairfield – Patch.com

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County will hold free coronavirus testing events in West Orange, Newark, Cedar Grove and Fairfield, officials announced Thursday.

“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.”

Here’s when and where the COVID-19 testing events are scheduled:

  • Friday, Dec. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Essex County Weequahic Park, Meeker Avenue entrance, Newark
  • Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon – Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, Archery Field, Cherry Lane, West Orange
  • Monday, Dec. 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, Archery Field, Cherry Lane, West Orange
  • Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Essex County Weequahic Park, Meeker Avenue entrance, Newark
  • Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Essex County Department of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove
  • Thursday, Dec. 10 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Essex County Airport, 73 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield
  • Friday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Essex County Weequahic Park, Meeker Avenue entrance, Newark
  • Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon – Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, Archery Field, Cherry Lane, West Orange

Here’s how it works, county officials said:

“Essex County residents with or without symptoms are encouraged to get tested. Residents age 8 years 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.”

Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com