Where To Get A COVID-19 Test Near Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, 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.

Cape May County reported 1,071 active cases on Friday, a sharp increase from the previous week’s total of 707 active cases, according to the Cape May County Department of Health.

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 the local testing centers near Ocean City, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder:

Walgreens 19404

• 425 New Road, Somers Point
• 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

CVS Pharmacy

• 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 Days
• Appointment Required, Screening Required
• (609) 390-0060

Cape Regional Urgent Care - Marmora

• 8 Route 9 S, Marmora
• Rapid Testing Results in 15 Minutes
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 4-10 Days
• Screening Required
• Testing Available for All Ages
• Antibody Testing is also available
• (609) 465-6364

Quest Diagnostics

• 222 New Rd, Ste 103, Linwood
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 Days
• Appointment Required, Screening Required
• Restrictions Apply
• Antibody Testing is available
• (609) 653-8988

Specialty MedConsultants - Physician's Office

• 6725 Ventnor Ave. Suite C, Ventnor
• Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 Days
• Appointment Required
• Screening Required Testing Available for All Ages
• (609) 350-6780

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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