Being the contact of someone who had close contact with a COVID-19-postive person does not require testing.

For example, if you have a coworker whose family member is a confirmed case, you are not necessarily at risk. Despite coming into contact with the coworker, you did not have close contact with the person who actually has COVID-19.

However, testing is widely available and open to everyone in New Jersey.

Visit covid19.nj.gov/testing to find a testing location near you or order a free at-home testing kit.

It's especially important to get tested if:

• You have COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed, even if you are fully vaccinated or recently recovered from COVID-19 in the last 3 months.
• You have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19
• You were recently in a large gathering where social distancing was hard to maintain or a crowded indoor setting and are not fully vaccinated or recently recovered.
• You must travel and are not fully vaccinated, get a viral test 1-3 days before travel and 3-5 days after travel.