Morristown COVID Test Guide: Find A Site As Cases Surge

Morristown NJ

27 December, 2021

1:53 PM

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — A nationwide issue has hit New Jerseyans. As coronavirus cases rise, tests have become more difficult to come by with increased demand. From Dec. 15 to Thursday, Morristown saw 193 new cases, Morris Township had 182 infections and Morris Plains sustained 63 new cases, according to Morris County's most recently available data. But 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," President 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 Morristown's local testing centers, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder: Morris County Mobile Testing at-home testnon-rapid testing resultsclient will be notified of results in one to two days via emailavailable for everyone 18 or older(973) 829-8250Zufall Health Center - Morristown 4 Atno Ave., Morristownnon-rapid testing results in one to two daysappointment required, screening required, restrictions apply(973) 267-0002hours of testing change each week. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.CVS 117 Speedwell Ave., Morristownnon-rapid testing results in one to two daysappointment required, screening required(973) 539-1909Morristown Medical Center West End Testing Center 100 Madison Ave., Morristownnon-rapid testing results available in one dayappointment required, screening required, physician order required, restrictions applytesting available for children 1 year or older(973) 829-7940Quest Diagnostics 95 Madison Ave., fourth floor, Morristownnon-rapid testing results in one to three daysappointment required, screening required, restrictions applyantibody testing also available(973) 993-0933Riverside Urgent Care - Cedar Knolls 118 E Hanover Ave., Cedar Knollsrapid testing results in 15 minutesnon-rapid testing results in two to three daysappointment required, screening requiredtesting available for children 2 and older(973) 644-2223FastER Urgent Care - Morris Plains 130 Speedwell Ave., Morristownnon-rapid testing results in two to three daysscreening requiredtesting available for all agesantibody testing availablearrive before 6 p.m. weekdays and before 2 p.m. on weekendsif not symptomatic, come in. If showing signs of COVID, ring the doorbell for further instructionsthe test is not free. Contact your insurance before arrival if applicable.(862) 242-8053Passport Health 290 Madison Ave., Building 3B, Morristownnon-rapid testing available in three daysappointment required, screening requiredtesting available for children 7 or olderappointments are limited. Call the office at 732-345-0029 to schedule a screening appointment and see if you're eligible for testing.(732) 345-0029Neighborhood Urgent Care 568 Route 10 W, Whippanyrapid testing results in 15 minutesnon-rapid testing results in two to three daysscreening requiredtesting available for all agesantibody testing available(973) 535-8355Walgreens 176 Columbia Tpke., Florham Parkfree diagnostic testingnon-rapid testing results in two daysscreening requiredtesting available for children 3 and olderFor 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. Thanks for reading. Have a news tip? Email [email protected]. Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter and follow the Morristown Patch Facebook page.