COVID-19 testing centers
As the number of coronavirus cases rose in New Jersey to 22,255 by April 2, Kean University recently converted one of its parking lots into a COVID-19 testing facility. The facility opened on Mar. 23 and operates on weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The testing center has also recently added hours on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Hi’s Eye documented what it is like to get tested for the coronavirus at this facility.
Photo Colm Slevin
A message plays on the school’s radio station, welcoming Union County residents to the facility who have an appointment, and also urging those who do not have an appointment or who are not sick to stay home. The message asks patients to stay in their car with the windows up and explains that a nasal swab test will be administered by a nurse. The message also says to not to roll down your window until you are told to do so. The instructions ask patients to return home to self quarantine along with all others who may have been exposed following the test.The message ends telling patients to visit CDC.gov for more information before it is played again in Spanish.