Coronavirus: Drive-Thru Testing Site Opens In Passaic County

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Last week, Passaic County government announced it would be opening a drive-through coronavirus testing site at William Paterson University for county residents who had been approved for testing by a doctor.

The testing site is located on Hamburg Turnpike and University Boulevard, and it's open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, or until test kits run out. TAPinto Wayne reported the county will continue testing as long as kits remain available and patients need tests.

Only residents of Passaic County who have a testing prescription from a doctor can be tested at the William Patterson University site.

The county said Monday it encourages residents to use telemedicine services when possible. In a Tweet, the county promoted telehealth services offered by Patterson, New Jersey-based St. Joseph's Health, which offers consultations for $59 and accepts some insurance.

A doctor can provide a prescription for patients whose symptoms are consistent with COVID-19.

To connect with a doctor digitally, residents are urged to call 1-844-733-3627, visit St. Joseph's Health telemedicine website or download the Amwell app and enter the service key "SJHTELEMED."

As of Monday afternoon, 1,091 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in Passaic County.

Passaic County residents now have the option of utilizing telehealth services through St. Joseph's Hospital to obtain a prescription to get tested at Passaic County's COVID-19 testing site at William Paterson University. #COVID19 #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/Y66Oh1gkbi
— Passaic County, NJ (@passaic_county) March 30, 2020