Faster COVID-19 test results are coming to Jersey City. Effective immediately, the city is dropping BioReference — the state’s primary testing lab — and partnering with Rapid Reliable Testing, announced Mayor Steven Fulop.
“Complacency is not an option in a city like ours, and we are constantly evolving and enhancing our safety measures to keep Jersey City safe,” said Fulop.
- Now open: Two Crepes Jersey City
- Coming soon: Brazilian sweets coming to Hamilton Park
Rapid Reliable Testing is promising test results within 48 to 72 hours. (in some parts of the country, test results take as long as a week). Patients will be able to access their results via an easy-to-use patient portal. “The more user friendly we can make it, the more people will want to get tested, the more we can monitor our population and maintain low transmission rates,” said Stacey Flanagan, Director of Health and Human Services.
Since March, Jersey City has issued over 50,000 free nasal and antibody tests. The city has also provided testing and PPE supplies to businesses and restaurants in an effort to help them reopen faster and remain in compliance with COVID-19 mandates.
New coronavirus Jersey City cases have been in the single digits most of the summer. The city’s 7-day rolling average is currently 7 new cases per day.
COVID-19 testing in Jersey City
Testing at the Marin Boulevard walk-up site will remain free for everyone, whether insured or uninsured. Testing is available Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. No appointment is necessary.
All test results can be obtained through the Rapid Reliable Testing patient portal at http://mako.luminatehealth.com.
