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Freeholder Board Announces Free COVID-19 Test Locations for November 12 & 17

The Union County Mobile Test Unit will conduct saliva tests for the public in Springfield and Cranford

Union County, NJ – The Freeholder Board has announced two upcoming events for the Union County Mobile Test Unit for the month of November. Free COVID-19 saliva tests will be administered at events in Springfield on November 12th and Cranford on November 17th.

The walk up events are open to all Union County residents and no appointment is necessary. Those wishing to be tested should bring a smart phone or tablet and refrain from food, drink or chewing gum 30 minutes before testing.

“The Freeholder Board continues to offer free COVID tests county-wide, as we work to keep our communities safe,” said Freeholder Chairman, Alexander Mirabella. “We encourage residents to get tested if they have any concerns about exposure to COVID-19, whether or not they have symptoms.”

The Mobile Test Unit will hold COVID-19 testing for the general public on:

Thursday, 11/12 – Springfield

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Springfield Community Pool, 44 Morrison Road, Springfield

Tuesday, 11/17 – Cranford

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Orange Avenue Pool, 1025 Orange Avenue, Cranford

These events are sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and done in cooperation with the City of Elizabeth and Union County College.

Additional details and dates can be found at ucnj.org/walkup.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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