News from the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners
Shanel Y. Robinson, Commissioner Director | Sara Sooy, Commissioner Deputy Director
Melonie Marano, Commissioner | Paul Drake, Commissioner | Doug Singleterry, Commissioner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2021
Somerset County to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing at Mobile Site in Somerset, May 15
Walk-Ins Are Welcome, Prescriptions Are Not Required
SOMERSET, NJ – Somerset County is providing free COVID-19 testing for county residents at another mobile test site on Saturday, May 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Howe Field/Colonial Park (Howe Field Parking Lot) located at Elizabeth Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873.
Although the COVID-19 vaccination rollout has begun, it is still recommended that people practice social distancing and get tested for COVID-19 if they think they have been exposed to the virus.
To receive a COVID-19 test, participants must be age five-years and above and reside in Somerset County. At the test site, residents must show proof of residency with a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification.
Participants do not have to show any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to receive a test. Walk-ins are welcome, and pre-registration is not required. To learn more about coronavirus symptoms, visit http://bit.ly/39n5qx3.
For more information about the Somerset County testing site in Somerset, visit http://bit.ly/COVIDTestH_E (English) or (Spanish) http://bit.ly/COVIDTestH_S.
For general information about Somerset County COVID-19 testing, visit http://bit.ly/3aMQUma, call 908-231-7155 or email coronavirus@co.somerset.nj.us.
The Somerset County Department of Health is committed to making tests available for all residents. Any Somerset County municipality that is interested in hosting a mobile testing site should contact Justin Berger at SCCOVID@co.somerset.nj.us.
The Howe Field/Colonial Park testing site is sponsored by Clarity Labs, the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, the Somerset County Department of Health, and the town of Somerset.
To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.