Coronavirus Testing Available In Delco Next Week

UPPER DARBY, PA — Walk-up and drive-thru coronavirus testing will be available for Delaware County residents next week in Upper Darby.

Officials said a testing site will open Tuesday through Thursday at the Watkins Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave. in Upper Darby.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Residents 12 years of age and older 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.

The Chester County Health Department will contact those who test positive.

Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering and to preregister online here or by calling 610-891-6129; walk-up testing will also be available.

Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit. Testing is
free of charge for residents without health insurance. There are no out-of-pocket fees or co-pays for residents with private or public health insurance. Please bring your insurance card to the testing site. Upon arrival, residents will need to complete a registration form and a consent form.

Test results will take up to 5-7 business days and will be sent by mail.

In the event of inclement weather, testing may be canceled.