Free Coronavirus Testing Available In Delco This Week

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Coronavirus testing is available at two locations in Delaware County this week.

Residents and workers in Delaware County who are 12 years and older can get coronavirus tests in Darby and Upland this week at drive-thru sites.

Testing is available to those who have coronavirus symptoms, were exposed to coronavirus, or are considered critical/essential workers.

Both insured and uninsured people can get tests. Those with insurance should bring their insurance cards to the sites. However, there are no out-of-pocket costs or co-pays for coronavirus testing.

Due to the holidays, testing will be limited to Tuesday in Upland and through Thursday in Darby.

Preregistration is required and can be done online here.

Masks or face coverings must be worn.

Test results typically take between four and seven days.

Additional testing information, including details regarding how to obtain faster results and the locations of additional public and private COVID-19 test sites, can be found on the link listed above.

If you have a positive test result, you may be called by the Chester County Health department Disease Investigation team to complete an investigation.

Below are testing dates and times:

Upland — US Army Reserve, 500 W. 24th St., Upland, PA 19013

• Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Darby — Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, 1500 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023

• Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Residents can call Delaware County’s Department of Intercommunity Health at 610-891-6129 with any questions regarding coronavirus health services.