As the coronavirus pandemic delays American Dream's planned opening, the megamall is turning its facilities into a COVID-19 testing site. In partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health and Agile Urgent Care, the East Rutherford, N.J., complex has created an appointment-only drive-through testing center intended mostly for police officers, first responders and health-care professionals. Community members can schedule a telemedicine visit, and can be seen at the site if they meet certain criteria.

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, American Dream was open with fairly limited offerings. A number of the mall's retail tenants were expected to open up shop last month, with a luxury section to open in September. However, American Dream has been entirely shut since mid-March because of the pandemic. According to its website, the mall will stay closed for shopping and entertainment "until further notice."