TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's first drive-thru coronavirus testing site closed on Friday when it hit capacity just hours after opening at Bergen County Community College in Paramus, officials said.

The site has the capacity to collect 2,500 specimens per week and is located on Lots B & C of the Paramus campus on 400 Paramus Road.

Previously, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that the facility would prioritize asymptomatic health care workers and first responders. On Thursday, she added that those "experiencing respiratory illness symptoms — such as cough, fever, shortness of breath — they will be tested."

She said that if you are not experiencing those symptoms, "you will not be tested" on Friday.

Individuals should bring proof of New Jersey residency with them. Testing is free and will be covered by the federal government or personal insurance company. Individuals are encouraged to bring insurance cards if they have one.

The testing site, established in partnership with FEMA, will be staffed by the New Jersey Department of Health, the New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey National Guard.

The specimen collections will be transmitted to the contracted laboratory twice per day and results will be reported within two to five business days. It will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Friday, it closed by 1 p.m.

“Expanding access to testing is critical in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and flattening the curve in New Jersey,” said Gov. Murphy. “I am grateful to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their swift response in fulfilling our request for specimen collection kits and personal protective equipment so that we can successfully offer expansive drive-thru testing in New Jersey.”

“It is extremely important that only New Jerseys residents with fever or signs or symptoms of respiratory illness visit the testing location,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. We must reserve our testing capacity for those who are sick and may exposure others.”

