Where To Get A COVID-19 Test In Barnegat

BARNEGAT, NJ — The surge in coronavirus cases in recent days has brought with it a surge in the number of people seeking tests for COVID-19, which have become more difficult to get with the increased demand.

Ocean County has had nearly 4,500 new coronavirus infections, the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic, according to the Ocean County Health Department. From Dec. 18 to Thursday, Barnegat saw 130 new cases.

The United States has faced a shortage of tests, with the more contagious omicron variant spreading and many getting tested to prepare for the holidays. President Joe Biden pledged Monday to ease the test shortage. The administration's steps will include using the Defense Production Act to increase production of at-home tests, but the president said federal efforts haven't gone far enough.

"Seeing how tough it was for some folks to get a test this weekend shows that we have more work to do," Biden said on a call with his administration's COVID-19 response team and a group of governors.

The New Jersey Department of Health also recently began offering free, at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. UPS will ship the kit with next-day delivery, and a health care professional will virtually walk patients through the tests and answer questions. Find more info here.

Here's what to know about Barnegat’s local testing centers, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:

CVS Pharmacy

• 955 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
• Appointment Required, screening required
• (609) 660-7699

Rite Aid #02529

• 895 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat
• Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 Days
• Appointment Required, Screening Required
• Testing Available for Children 4+ Years Old
• (609) 698-2329

Walgreens 9503

• 879 W Bay Ave, Barnegat
• Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
• Rapid Testing Results in 24 Hours
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
• Screening Required
• Testing Available for Children 3+ Years Old

Accurate Diagnostic Labs

• 1364 Route 72 West, 1st floor, Manahawkin
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2-3 Days
• Physician Order Required
• Testing Available for All Age
• Antibody Testing and COVID Saliva Collection also available

CVS Pharmacy

• 452 Route 9, Waretown
• Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
• Appointment Required, Screening Required
• (609) 693-6030

Quest Diagnostics

• 100 Mckinley Ave, Bldg 9, Manahawkin
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
• Appointment Required, Screening Required
• Antibody Testing is also available
• (609) 489-0666

For more testing information, visit New Jersey's COVID-19 test finder.

The New Jersey Department of Health advises people to verify requirements and hours with a testing site before visiting. Many sites require appointments, and some require proof of residence in New Jersey or within a specific county or municipality.

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