U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Bob Menendez announced the $1.2 million, which will filter through the New Jersey Hospital Association's Hospital Preparedness Program.

According to the Warren-based health care provider where the procedure took place, the treatment was part of a nationwide expanded access effort overseen by the Mayo Clinic.

The drive-thru facility on the Blackwood campus of Camden County College will initially serve first responders, health care workers and other front-line, essential personnel.

The state's health commissioner said her department is collaborating with facilities and the New Jersey Hospital Association to ensure adequate space for critical care patients.

The measure would “take away this liability threat when you’re in a situation where there simply are not enough resources to treat all of the people that you may wish to treat,” said Assembly Health Chair Herb Conaway.

The contribution from the state's largest health insurer comes on the heels of its purchase of 500,000 N95 masks and 81,000 face shields to donate to New Jersey's coordinated response effort.

The emergency use authorization is the first granted for such a test by the agency.

The state's health commissioner also laid out guidance for nursing homes operations in the wake of COVID-19.

The diagnostic processes specimens in approximately 5-13 minutes.

The Englewood-based firm said it believes its lead compound can resolve inflammation by allowing complete viral clearance while minimizing tissue damage.

The Bridgewater-based company says it will distribute the medication, which is being studied as potential aid in the fight against COVID-19, to 50 countries worldwide.

Stockton, Stevens and Mack-Cali are offering up properties to house workers fighting COVID-19.