More Coronavirus Testing Available In Delaware County Next Week

PROSPECT PARK, PA — Drive-thru and walk-up coronavirus testing is available in Delaware County over three days next week.

Delaware County residents can get tested for coronavirus at Interboro High School, 500 16th Ave. in Prospect Park next week.

Testing will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18; noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

Residents 12 years old and up who have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or who may be symptomatic are eligible to be tested.

Critical and essential workforce—including first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery workers—and those at higher risk, including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions, will be given priority.

Nasal swab testing will be administered by trained medical staff.

Testing is available for both insured and uninsured residents.

There are no out-of-pocket expenses or co-pays for those with health insurance. Those with insurance should bring their insurance cards to the testing site. A prescription from a doctor is not required.

Anyone coming to get tested is required to wear a mask/face covering.

Upon arrival, residents will need to complete a registration form and a consent form.

Results will take up to five to seven business days and will be sent out by mail.

Residents can now get test results faster through an online portal hosted by HNL Lab Medicine. Results will be available online after residents provide an email address and create an online account on the MyHNLAccess portal online here.

Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.

Residents are asked to preregister online here or by calling 610-891- 6129. Walk-up testing will also be available.