Burlington County Moving Coronavirus Testing To County College

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Tuesday is the last day that coronavirus testing will take place at the county health department, according to officials. It’s the last day it will be taking appointments, and it will not have testing on Thursday because of a flu clinic.

Residents will be able to get tested for the coronavirus at Rowan College at Burlington County beginning Oct. 6, officials said. Testing will take place in Lot 9 of the Mount Laurel campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The test is a saliva test, and those coming to be tested are asked not to eat, drink, smoke, vape or chew gum up to 45 minutes before the test. Those who wish to take the test are also asked to wear a mask.

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As of Monday night, there were 7,573 cases of the coronavirus in Burlington County with 473 confirmed deaths and 54 probable deaths, according to numbers provided by county officials.
Testing will continue every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter, and registration will be on site. It is located at 900 College Circle, Mt. Laurel Township, NJ, 08054.

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