Delco Offering Coronavirus Testing For Residents 12 And Older

SHARON HILL, PA — As Delaware County continues to battle the coronavirus, officials are offering three days of testing in Sharon Hill Borough.

The county is opening a public testing site in Sharon Hill where residents can get drive-thru and walk-up coronavirus tests.

Testing is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Academy Park High School, 300 Calcon Hook Road in Sharon Hill.

Residents 12 and older can get 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.

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 five to seven business days and will be sent by mail. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.

Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering.

Preregistration is available online here or by phone at -610-891-6129. Walk-up testing will also be available.