Toms River: Now that Ocean County College is closed through the Spring 2020 semester, it’s pretty desolate there. We are hearing some preliminary plans to open a Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site at OCC. Nothing is official yet, and we have no further information at this time. As these plans develop, we will keep everyone informed. Supposedly the plans are being put together as we speak. This would be a Drive-through testing facility similar to PNC Bank Arts Center. OCC would have zero involvement with the facility or operation.
We need one in Ocean County!
Pirlanta Ozturk
Good!
Heather Mayer
YAY!!!
Blue Claws definitely a better location
Marie Campanella Dudar yes. Walking distance for most of the cases in Ocean County for some residents.
Marie Campanella Dudar I rather not have to go in to that shit hole called Lakewood.
Nick Pecoraro do u have symptoms?
Marie Campanella Dudar no I don’t have symptoms and if I did have to go I wouldn’t want to have to step foot in Lakewood
Nick Pecoraro ????
Marie Campanella Dudar I hope you don’t have symptoms either. I wouldn’t think you would want to step foot in Lakewood either
Marie Campanella Dudar they are too busy housing the Passover food drop offs for Lakewood. I don’t think they are worried about this virus like how they didn’t care about measles!
Nick Pecoraro Lyft driver, Mets fan wow you’re the whole package!
Isaac Shomer Raiders fan ????????????
Nick Pecoraro true and a good job and not a racist
I thought a Blue Claws is where it was going and it’s more of an open space we don’t need any more traffic on hooper than there already is…..
Looks like it’s definitely OCC but need to make an appointment to go
Highly doubtful Lakewood powers that be would let any testing site into Lakewood.
Marie Campanella Dudar omg you would never get in! The group that refuses to quarantine would take it over!
Melinda Quinn
Will that one close in 30 min too?
This is bullshit! My son can’t finish his semester in his classroom that I paid for but we can use it to test all these asshole’s running around not following the advise from healthcare professionals! I work in primary care and it’s amazing common sense is dead in most people! Totally discussed with people!!
Luann Rush I would totally call the finance dept and complain for a refund. The squeeky wheel, you know and if you dont insist they will never offer. Unless you signed a contract stating no refunds no exceptions, you are legally entitled or its consumer fraud.
Luann Rush the school was closed like every other college, just like I paid for , they are suppose to be testing outside in tents , like the arts center , the school was closed on the governor’s directive as all schools.it wasnt closed to use it as a test center
Jeff Fedak I obviously know that, I knew it two weeks ago when my son got notice! How about if there weren’t so many stupid people that don’t follow directions, like social distancing, common sense of washing your hands, just basic hygiene we would have so many people walking around thinking they had the virus. I’m sorry you can’t tell me anything else, I’m here in the medical field working the front lines of this, so I don’t give a shit what anyone has to tell me I already know!!!
Luann Rush you aren’t losing any money. OCC didn’t shut down completely, it’s now online learning. Students take online classes every semester with no problems.
Olivia Ruth Barrington I obviously know that but it’s different in the class then online
Luann Rush Cant knock it till you try it !
Luann Rush You’re correct people are Idiots nobody seems to want to follow universal precautions With that this aint gonna go away soon
Entitlement at it’s best ????????????????
Sharon Brock Pirkowski Penny Bubadias Ferone
Manchester mayor was live on Facebook said it will be happening some time this week
Just put it in Lakewood. They can swab as they collect their free lunches. Two birds one stone ????♂️
James Strodel and they don’t have to leave their town
Lisa Marie that was my idea too. They can spread it to each other without leaving takewood
James Strodel Lakewood is more congested than Toms River.
Andrew Schwartz and your point…. they are
The infected why the fuckity we need more in Toms River.
James Strodel ok so the infected doesn’t drive through TR is your point. Wasn’t thinking of that.
Marianne Mc Elroy Caitlin Rose you were right!
Lisa Mangarell Calcara
Do what you have to, at least people won’t guess if they’re sick.
GiannaLynne Jones
Oh God, who the fuckity fuck made that awful decision?!?! Couldn’t you do it at the Blue Claws Stadium?!? I don’t want every germ infested virus spreading person crawling through my town to be tested, then they’ll be stopping at the Costco, and the Shoprite and it’s going to turn into a real shit show!
Brooklyn Doe have it in both places…I’m not going to Blue Claws…no ty
Liz McPhail they are not going to have it in 2 places, and now what will happen is every person that is sick from Lakewood will bring it to Toms River, I don’t want that, do you?
Brooklyn Doe absolutely NOT
Brooklyn Doe um I’m sure they already are in your town as you call it and FYI Costco and shop rite has always been a shit show… ????
Stacy Clayton of course they are in my town, they are in every town, the point is to keep those numbers down, hence why I wouldn’t want that done near my home, if you’re for it, perhaps it should be moved closer to your home
Brooklyn Doe ????????????????????????
Brooklyn Doe No matter where they put it , it’ll be the wrong place. So they have to pick somewhere.
Stacey Dennis OCC is surrounded by a neighborhood of homes, Blue Claws is not, it logistically makes more sense to do it there. Technically, OCC is the wrong place for this.
Brooklyn Doe No they won’t. It’s not airborne and as long as you do your part, wash your hands and keep your distance, you’ll be fine. No need to panic..
Brooklyn Doe they need an open lot with room off a main road for cars to line up. Then continue on straight out another exit. So traffic flows straight in and out. I live a few close blocks from OCC also. I am hoping people will just go get tested and go right home. If they’re going to get tested and they probably assume that the positive so I don’t think I’ll be going food shopping. I remember it takes three days to get the results back. Just stay inside when you’ll be safe
Adele Marie I am doing my part, I am not the one I’m worrying about, it’s others from other communities that aren’t practicing social distancing, and complying with the governors restrictions, whose numbers continue to grow every day. That is what I worry about
Brooklyn Doe As I mentioned, no place is a good place. I’m aware of the homes I’m very close but I’m also inside. Why are you panicking? They aren’t going to be on your property or in your house. Try to relax.
Stacey Dennis I would think Blue Claws is much larger than OCC for that ????????
Brooklyn Doe But since you have no control over where the testing is done or if the virus is or isn’t spreading, why worry? Question- do you personally know anyone who has it or knows if anyone else who has it? If not, then its not in your direct space, so dont worry.
Brooklyn Doe Apparently Blue Claws didn’t approve. I’m looking at it from a positive perspective, the more people that get tested and they find out are positive they can be treated and remain quarantined instead of being out and about making everybody sick. It’s not airborne so it’s not like the wind blowing is going to make it travel to the houses. Just remain inside and relax
Okay, you guys watch, I live nearby, I know you do too Stacey, it’s going to get chaotic with the traffic over there. And, I still stand with what I believe that Blue Claws should have been the testing site. Goodnight ladies. Stay safe.
Brooklyn Doe the issue is blue claws isn’t owned by state or county they have to agree and they didn’t. I’m not saying I want it in toms river. But blue claws was not an option. And OCC is MUCH bigger
NEWSFLASH – They’re already in your town. Stay the fuck home and you have nothing to worry about. Try not being so selfish either, dear
Adele Marie actually it can live in the air for 3 hours. The NIH has released the study and info and in still air it can live for up to 3 hours. Once it settles into things it has different life times as well.
Have you been to Blue Claws lately?
Rachel David Freer I do not believe that is accurate. If that was so, everyone without exception would have it. If this was airborne infectious we would be facing a much larger and demon fast spread rate. You think these current numbers are huge, airborne would be like living in The Stand. We are not there- yet. Yes this could mutate again. SO we will have to wait and see but stay home and relax. Enjoy catching up on your favorite books and tv shows . We have ZERO control so dont waste your time fretting. What do they say in twelve step? Accept the things we cannot change, change the things we can and the WISDOM to know the difference. ????
Adele https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200317-covid-19-how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces open and read and educate yourself a little about it.
Rachel David Freer I dont believe everything I read on the internet. Sorry. But you go right ahead and enjoy your high anxiety. Me? Im going to read a good book and enjoy my cup of coffee. Have a great day! ????
Adele Marie so far from high anxiety. It’s called knowledge. But you go ahead keep your ignorance and enjoy your day
Rachel David Freer So lets say you are right. Virus is airborne. What do you intend to do about it? If you are not part of the solution, you are part if the problem. Quit your fearmobgering and take a seat.
Just put it in Lakewood already. BLUE CLAWS Everyone knows what’s going on.
Paul Cobra there would be more accidents in that area. That area is more congested and taken over by Hassidic’s driving like crazy people.
Renata Picioccio
You might as well put it in a Lakewood at Ocean County Park. Or First Energy Park.
Gary Davis that area is more congested than OCC. anywhere in Lakewood is a bad area with those Hassidic’s driving like maniacs.
Why would they even consider OCC? Wouldn’t you want it close to the parkway? Blue Claws Stadium would be a better choice but guess who owns that property?
No No No set it up at the blue claws stadium!!
Nyte Wynd agree let those in our town go to Lakewood
No matter where a test center is you still need a script
Jeff Fedak no you don’t
Who’s bright idea what this???? Time to flood the phone lines and emails to whoever decides where these testing stations should be set up. Don’t need them in TR! I agree Blue Claws is a why better place. It’s set back off a main road and away from a residential area.
Cathy Amoia Scuderi people are sick, get your selfish head out of your ass already
Cathy Amoia Scuderi between the Jews and the elderly population in that area it’s a prime test site
Cathy Amoia Scuderi OCC volunteered.
Cathy Amoia Scuderi the Blueclaws stadium is directly on a main road. And there are residential areas all around it
Cathy Amoia Scuderi “don’t need *them* in TR”. WOW. Just wow.
OCC is set back off the road a lot further than the stadium, and there’s hardly anything surrounding the campus.
Take your anti-Semitism elsewhere. ????
Cathy Amoia Scuderi
Not in your backyard,but someone else’s is ok?
Cathy Amoia Scuderi
Good old Tom’s River too good for a testing site?
Michael La Velle WTF! My head is out of my ass.. Obviously yours isn’t.. ????♀️ ITS A F’n VIRUS. There is nothing they are doing for them just testing and sending them home.. Unless your having problem breathing and a high fever.. Do you listen to what these testing stations are really doing??
Cathy Amoia Scuderi LMFAO, if that’s all they’re doing, then why make a big deal about it? No need to get those panties all in a bunch if they are doing as little as you say ????♂️
I think it’s a good idea.
https://ocscanner.news/2020/03/24/toms-river-occ-confirmed-to-become-covid-19-testing-site-soon/
The same people complaining here about the OCC location would be complaining if it were at blue claws stadium. “Why do THEY get to get tested first”, “the politicians are in THEIR pockets”, “why should I have to drive to Lakewood”.
Blue Class a better option
Why not use the bubble or even the arena by North?? Not complaining just asking.
Michele Conticello-Stich the virus remains on surfaces
Michele Conticello-Stich it’s a drive through testing. Everyone stays in their cars ????????♀️
Michèle Marie it was an honest question and i got an honest answer. Thank you for your response.
Michele Conticello-Stich better outdoors.
Doesn’t matter where the testing is. Someone will complain about the location.
WE DO NOT NEED THIS INFLUX OF PEOPLE! PLEASE THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA.
Toni Esposito Blozen where would u suggest they set up a drive thru testing area?
Somewhere not residential!!!
Cj Febus
Yay it’s about time
Nelson Joel Serrano
Not sure why not the inspection station. Lines already organized
Tracey Jordan that Is actually a really good idea people are away from the elements and can be test in an open area away from other people
Ocean County College is fairly centrally located.
There’s easy access in and out with two entrances/exits and plenty of room.
Those saying to use the Blue Claws stadium, we all know why you’re saying it. NIMBY! Try being less obvious in your disdain.
Kathy Augeri Frisch yes because the highest count in ocean county is in lakewood better to contain there then spread it to all the other areas for now
The people are not getting out of their cars. They are not moving into your neighborhoods. The stores etc are closed. Just stop. You aren’t supposed to be on the roads anyway so you shouldn’t notice
Good
Jill Hopkins
Kris Ten
Steve Striffolino