Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on July 9 and 11 in Yeadon.
Residents over the age of 18 with COVID-19 symptoms and/or known exposure will be eligible to be tested, especially those at higher risk including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions. Critical and essential workforce are considered a priority for getting testing. These individuals include first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential workers.
Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) testing. Testing is free of charge for residents. Those with private or public health insurance will be asked to provide their insurance card. Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering. Upon arrival, patients will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Test results will take up to 5-7 business days. Residents will receive their results by mail. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.
Testing:
Location: Parking Lot Adjacent to Providence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center on Mercy Fitzgerald Campus (600 S Wycombe Ave, Yeadon PA 19050)
Thursday, July 9: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, July 11: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and will be announced. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here: www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html