Drive-thru coronavirus test available in Secaucus

Anthony Vecchione//March 16, 2020//

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Riverside Medical Group patients can now get a coronavirus test from their car.

NJ.com reported that the company announced over the weekend it opened a drive-thru testing clinic in Secaucus.

Riverside Medical said this action helps to minimize exposure of patients who test positive for COVID-19 to clinical offices and the larger community according to the report.

Riverside Medical Group's new Hoboken location. — Riverside Medical Group’s Hoboken location. – NJBIZ FILE PHOTO

The drive-thru is only available to RMG patients due to a limited number of test kits.

Patients who meet certain criteria, or if they’ve been previously exposed to a person who has the virus, will be able to make an appointment to be tested at the drive-thru testing facility on 10th Street in Secaucus.

For insured patients, the tests are covered by insurance without a copay. The cost for uninsured people will vary by case.

The drive-thru center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only.