Where To Get A COVID-19 Test In The Point Pleasant Area

Point Pleasant NJ

28 December, 2021

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POINT PLEASANT, 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. From Dec. 17 to Monday, 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. Of those, 66 new cases were identified in Point Pleasant Beach residents and 243 were identified in Point Pleasant residents, the county health department's database shows. 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 testing centers in the Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach area, according to the New Jersey Department of Health's COVID-19 test finder: Immediate Care - Brick8 Brick Plaza, Brick Township, NJ 08723(855) 925-5467Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 DaysRapid Testing Results in 19.8 MinutesTesting for kids 12 and older Patients must register on their website to get RAPID antigen COVID-19 testing to patients who register in advance on our website. Walgreens 48851890 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)Rapid Testing Results in 24 HoursNon-Rapid Testing Results in 2 DaysScreening RequiredTesting Available for Children 3+ Years Old Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care - Brick2125 Route 88 East, Brick, NJ 08724(732) 892-4640Rapid Testing Results in 15 MinutesNon-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 DaysScreening RequiredFor COVID-19 testing, please call to be initially evaluated over the phone or call once getting to the parking lot for further instructions. Rite Aid #039741041 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ 08724(732) 836-3021Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-5 DaysAppointment RequiredTesting Available for Children 4+ Years Old Walgreens 102143161 Lakewood Rd, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)Rapid Testing Results in 24 HoursNon-Rapid Testing Results in 2 DaysTesting Available for Children 3+ Years Old Briarmill Pharmacy1820 Lanes Mill Road, Brick, NJ 08724(732) 840-1800Rapid Testing Results in 15 MinutesNon-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 DaysScreening RequiredInsurance not accepted for Rapid testing. Price is $99 Walgreens 137541513 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742Free Diagnostic Testing (Third-party Verified)Non-Rapid Testing Results in 2 DaysTesting Available for Children 3+ Years Old CVS Pharmacy1201 Richmond Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742(732) 295-0770Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-2 DaysAppointment Required Quest Diagnostics2176-2204 Route 35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750(551) 204-0006Non-Rapid Testing Results in 1-3 DaysAppointment Required COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to you. See if you're eligible and book an appointment at QuestCOVID19.com. FOR VETERANS: James J. Howard Veterans' Outpatient Clinic970 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08724(732) 206-8900Appointment RequiredPhysician Order Required VA offers coronavirus testing for veterans who are enrolled in VA health care and meet CDC criteria for testing. If you are a veteran with symptoms of COVID-19, call your VA health care team or your VA facility's advice nurse. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters here, or download our app to have breaking news alerts sent right to your phone. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Point Pleasant Patch on Facebook.