ADDITIONAL BERGEN COVID-19 COMMUNITY MOBILE TESTING LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED

Weather permitting, mobile vehicle will test residents in Little Ferry, Moonachie, South Hackensack, Teterboro, and Bergenfield

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen/Bergen New Bridge Medical Center community mobile testing program will offer additional testing locations to reach more residents across Bergen County. So far over 3,000 residents have been tested at community mobile testing sites for the COVID-19 virus and COVID-19 antibodies.

Mobile Testing Site Dates and Locations (WEATHER PERMITTING):

Wednesday, May 27 – Little Ferry, Moonachie, South Hackensack, and Teterboro

100 Redneck Avenue, Moonachie, NJ (Moonachie Ballfield)

Friday, May 29 – Bergenfield

Veterans Memorial Park, Bergenfield (corner of New Bridge Road & Brey Lane)

ALL MOBILE TESTING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. For updates please visit www.co.bergen.nj.us or County Executive Jim Tedesco’s facebook page.

“We have tested over 3,000 residents in some of the most densely populated municipalities in the county. I am committed to expanding our operation in order to make testing accessible to all residents of Bergen County” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. “We are not out of this crisis and must remain steadfast in our efforts. Bergen New Bridge has been our partner in COVID-19 testing efforts from the beginning of this crisis and we will continue our partnership to offer mobile testing to municipalities throughout the county. Increasing the overall availability of testing will bring us one step closer to where we all hope to be. We are BERGEN COUNTY STRONG and we will continue to get through this crisis by working together.”

“We will continue to bring COVID-19 testing into Bergen County communities for their residents, first responders, and healthcare workers. We tested over 3000 people in Englewood, Hackensack, Fairview, and Garfield and this clearly reinforces the need for us to continue,” said Bergen New Bridge President and CEO, Deborah Visconi.  “I am proud to continue leading this initiative in partnership with the County as we stay in step with the Governor’s testing focus. We will be traveling throughout towns in Bergen County to test their residents. This is a critical component in our battle against the virus and is in lockstep with the Governor’s requirements to reopen our state. I am proud to lead the way with our County as we increase accessibility to testing for the communities we serve.”

“By continuing the mobile testing, Bergen County is demonstrating its commitment to caring for our residents as we fight COVID-19 together,” said Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Mary Amoroso.

All community mobile testing sites will offer the COVID-19 saliva diagnostic and COVID-19 antibody tests. The COVID-19 saliva diagnostic test is available to symptomatic and asymptomatic county residents as well as first responders, healthcare workers, and municipal or county employees who work in Bergen County with proof of employment. Due to demand, antibody testing will be limited to 100 per day and only be available for Bergen County first responders, healthcare workers, and Bergen County residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 with documentation of prior test results. All mobile site patients will be limited to a choice of either the saliva or antibody test.

First responders are eligible to receive priority testing from 9-10am and the site will be open to the general public from 10am to 2:30pm.

Mobile testing is available on a first come, first serve basis and is free of charge to the patient, regardless of health insurance status.

For the COVID-19 saliva test, please do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to arrival. Identification is necessary so please bring your driver’s license/ID card, social security card, passport, or birth certificate. Proof of Bergen County residency or that you work in Bergen County is required so please bring your driver’s license, utility bill, pay stub, or work ID.  If you have an insurance card, also have that with you.

The County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center remind all residents that mobile testing is only one way to get tested. COVID-19 Saliva Screening and Antibody Testing are also available by appointment at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. To make an appointment please visit https://www.newbridgehealth.org/bergen-covid19-screening/ for more information.

Please note that these County/BNBMC operated testing sites are separate from the FEMA site located at Bergen Community College.