Citizens Bank Public Coronavirus Testing Site Closing

PHILADELPHIA — The public coronavirus testing site at Citizens Bank Park is closing at the end of this week.

The Department of Public Health Monday announced the Citizens Bank Park testing site will be discontinued after 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

The decision was made by FEMA and has the support of the city.

Closing the site allows for remaining testing kits to be redistributed to indoor sites to expand their testing capacity, and any remaining personal protective equipment will be redistributed to support hospitals and long-term care facilities.

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A testing site in Center City remains open, however.

That site is serving those who are over 50 years old and have symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 coronavirus. Health care workers who are displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19 coronavirus will also be able to use the Center City site.

Appointments and referrals are required for testing at that site.

Those who meet the criteria and want a test can call 267-491-5870 to obtain a referral.

The Health Department has expanded the definition of health care workers who are eligible to be tested for COVID-19 coronavirus at city-run testing sites.

"Health care worker" now refers to the following:

• Clinicians
• EMS providers
• Nursing home workers
• Home care workers
• Non-clinical staff who have direct patient contact
• Behavioral health workers
• Persons who work in congregate settings, including homeless shelters and prisons