Somerset County Begins Vaccinating 65+ Population
Somerset County expanded its COVID vaccine distribution program today to include residents 65 years and older at its primary clinic at Raritan Valley Community College.
01/18/2021 2:00 PM
Free COVID-19 COVID Testing in North Plainfield on Jan. 22
The Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH)will sponsor a COVID-19 testing at the North Plainfield Fire Department, located at 8 Lincoln Place, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.
01/15/2021 5:29 PM
COVID Testing Continues Through January
Testing will be held every Wednesday in January
01/08/2021 1:34 PM
Somerset County Vaccinates Community Health Workers in Preparation for Extensive COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Approximately 140 Somerset County community health personnel will receive their initial shots today.
12/29/2020 2:53 PM
Rabid Feral Kitten Found in Franklin Township
Anyone who may have been in contact with this kitten is encouraged to contact their health care provider.
12/17/2020 5:08 PM
Health Department Postpones Drive-thru Testing on Dec. 16
Due to anticipated inclement weather, appointments have been moved to Friday, Dec. 18
12/15/2020 5:22 PM
Somerset County Begins Vaccinating 65+ Population
Somerset County expanded its COVID vaccine distribution program today to include residents 65 years and older at its primary clinic at Raritan Valley Community College. The drive through clinic, the fifth at the college in the past two weeks, has provided more than 1400 vaccinations.
11/11/2020 2:00 PM
More Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Dates Scheduled at RVCC
Testing will be held on Nov. 5, Nov. 13, Nov. 19 and Dec. 2.
11/02/2020 12:01 PM
COVID-19 Testing Site
Somerset County in collaboration with Raritan Valley Community College is currently scheduling for a COVID-19 Drive-Thru testing clinic on*
- Now Scheduling: Wednesday, January 20th -- from 10am to 1pm
- In preparation for COVID-19 vaccinations, Somerset County will end testing at RVCC on Wednesday January 27th
To find other COVID-19 testing locations in Somerset County, click here
*additional dates will be offered based on availability of resources.
Testing Requirements
- Testing is by appointment only and proof of residency is required.
- Anyone without an appointment will be turned away.
- Testing is free of charge and is only available for Somerset County residents, age five (5) and older.
For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car and stay in the car. The testing site will not allow entry if residents don’t arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and an appointment. The testing site location is Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.
Make an Appointment for Testing
To make an appointment for a COVID-19 test, please click here.
- Parents or guardians who wish to register their child between age 5-18 will do so by registering online. Parents or guardians must mark their child's birthday year as 2003 on the registration site, then call 908-231-7155 to confirm the child's birthday
- Residents without computer access can call the Somerset County Department of Health at 908-231-7155.
When to Get Tested After COVID-19 Exposure
Individuals should wait 5-7 days after being exposed to COVID-19 to get tested. While you are waiting to get tested, quarantine at home and stay away from others. After testing, quarantine at home and stay away from others while awaiting your test results. For more information on When to Get Tested for COVID-19 - click here!
Information is available in multiple languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a list of frequently asked questions about the Somerset County COVID-19 Testing Clinic, please click this link: FAQs - COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Clinic (Updated 1-12-21)
COVID-19 Testing Locations in Somerset County
Looking for a COVID-19 Test? Check with your doctor first, as many healthcare providers are able to test their patients. The document below lists testing sites in Somerset County that may be able to provide COVID-19 testing. Please contact the facilities directly for their requirements and the type of test being provided.
Somerset County COVID-19 Testing Locations
Updated 1/6/2021, Source: NJDOH