COVID-19 News

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four (4) free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

The tests available for order:

• Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
• Can be taken anywhere
• Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
• Work whether or not you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms
• Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines
• Are also referred to self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests

Order your tests or get more information at covidtests.gov

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Delaware County now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the Southeastern PA region. In response to the surge in cases and the urgent demand for COVID-19 testing, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force have worked with private partners and the State to open three additional COVID-19 testing sites.

The drive-through sites will provide free PCR COVID-19 testing to hundreds of Delaware County residents each day — helping to address the growing and urgent need for testing to slow the virus’ spread amid the Omicron surge.
Expanded Testing Sites in Delaware County:

Chester City Hall
1 Fourth St., Chester, PA
Thursday, January 6 from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Testing is by appointment only
PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
No health insurance needed but please bring ID
Results provided in 3-5 business days

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
600 S. Wycombe Ave., Yeadon, PA
Week of Jan. 3: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the public.
Week of Jan.10: Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the public.

Testing is reserved for First Responders, Emergency Management Services personnel, and Healthcare Workers from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each morning.

No appointment is needed
PCR testing for residents age 3 and older
No health insurance needed but please bring ID
Results provided in 3-5 business days

Delaware County 911 Training Center
1600 Calcon Hook Rd., Sharon Hill, PA
Personic Health Care will begin operation of this free COVID-19 drive-through testing site at the Delaware County 911 Training Center on Jan. 7. Hours of operation and requirements will be updated at https://covidtestdelco.com/

The three new testing sites are additions to the County’s permanent testing sites located at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon and the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester.

Delaware County Wellness Center
125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050
Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mon., Jan. 17)

Free PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
Testing by appointment only
No health insurance needed but please bring ID
Results provided in 3-5 business days

Keystone First Wellness Center
1929 W. 9th Street Chester, PA 19013
Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Free PCR testing for residents age 5 and older
Testing by appointment only
No health insurance needed but please bring ID
Results provided in 3-5 business days

A full list of County-sponsored and non-County sponsored COVID-19 testing sites can be found at
delcopa.gov/testing.

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Located at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital address:

600 S. Wycombe Avenue,
Yeadon, PA 19050

The testing location is located between St. Bernard’s Hall and Friendship Circle. All participants should enter on Wycombe Avenue.

The week of January 3, testing is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting the week of January 10, testing will take place Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Testing will be reserved for First Responders, Emergency Management Services personnel, and health care workers only from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. each morning.

For complete details, please read the full press release announcing the site:
Wolf Administration Opens New, Free COVID-19 Testing Site in Delaware County, Highlights Testing Supports Throughout Commonwealth

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On select dates during the week of January 3, Delaware County will be offering all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson—at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, the Centro de Apoyo Comunitario Farmers Market in Upper Darby, and the 69^th Street Terminal.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at delcopa.gov/vax or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

Appointments are strongly recommended at all vaccination clinics—except for 69^th Street, which is walk-in only. Walk-ins will be welcome at all other locations, though we ask individuals without an appointment to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

Delaware County Wellness Center
125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Keystone First Wellness Center
1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Wednesday, Jan 5, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

69^th Street Terminal
The Great Hall (main lobby)
6901 Market St., Upper Darby, PA 19082
Thursday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Centro de Apoyo Comunitario Farmers Market
Watkins Community Center
326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby, PA 19082
Sunday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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1st and 2nd doses, as well as boosters/3rd doses, are available for all individuals.

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose. Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

All vaccinations are free, and do not require identification or health insurance.

Who can receive a booster?

• Individuals 18+ who received their 2nd dose of Moderna more than 6 months ago
• Individuals 16+ who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 6 months ago
• Individuals 18+ who received the single-doses Johnson & Johnson more than 2 months ago
• Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

Homebound Individuals
Delaware County continues to operate its successful Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program, providing vaccines and booster shots (and flu shots!) to homebound individuals (plus a family member/caretaker).

To schedule a homebound vaccination (for themselves or a loved one/caretaker) residents should call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

For more information, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

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Public Notice: Borough Hall Is Open to Essential Personnel Only

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases, Council voted to limit access to Borough Hall to essential personnel only until further notice.

Please call, email, fax, or leave correspondence in the mailbox outside of Borough Hall during this time and someone will assist you within 24 to 48 hours.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the recommended time for isolation for the public.

People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.

The full press release with details can be found here.

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Delaware County will be offering all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson—on select dates over the next 10 days at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon and the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester. Dates and times are listed below.

First and second doses, as well as boosters/third doses are available for all individuals. All vaccinations are free, and do not require identification or health insurance.

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose. Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

Who can receive a booster?

Individuals 18+ who received their 2nd dose of Moderna more than 6 months ago
Individuals 16+ who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 6 months ago
Individuals 18+ who received the single-doses Johnson & Johnson more than 2 months ago
Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

Monday, 12/20, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/21, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/28, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Keystone First Wellness Center

1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

Wednesday, 12/22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 12/29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in are welcome, though we ask individuals without an appointment to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at delcopa.gov/vax or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

Homebound Individuals

Delaware County continues to operate its successful Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program, providing vaccines and booster shots to homebound individuals, including adults and children (plus additional family members/caretakers with prior notice). To schedule a homebound vaccination (for themselves or a loved one/caretaker) residents should call the COVID-19 Call Center at (484) 276-2100 or email DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations and resources, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

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Delaware County continues to offer all three COVID-19 vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson— in multiple locations, including the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, 69th Street Terminal, and a community vaccination clinic at the Watkins Avenue Senior Center in Upper Darby.

1st and 2nd doses, as well as boosters/3rd doses are available for all individuals.

The Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 5 years of age and older, with a second dose 21 days after the first dose. Parents or guardians must provide consent for 5 to 17-year-olds and must plan to be present during the vaccination.

Who can receive a booster?

• Individuals 18+ who received their 2nd dose of Moderna more than 6 months ago
• Individuals 16+ who received their 2nd dose of Pfizer more than 6 months ago
• Individuals 18+ who received the single-doses Johnson & Johnson more than 2 months ago
• Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are eligible to receive an additional dose of Moderna or Pfizer 28 days after their 2nd dose.

All vaccinations are free, and do not require identification or health insurance.

Delaware County Wellness Center

125 Chester Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

Tuesday, 12/14, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, 12/18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Keystone First Wellness Center

1929 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

Wednesday, 12/15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 12/18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

69th Street Terminal

Great Hall, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Thursday, 12/16, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Watkins Avenue Senior Center

Upper Darby Community Complex

326 Watkins Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082

Friday, 12/17, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-in are welcome, though we ask individuals without an appointment to arrive at a vaccine clinic at least one hour after start time.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Delaware County website at or call the Delaware County Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100.

For more information, visit delcopa.gov/covid.

For more information about vaccine hesitancy, visitwww.factsoverfiction.info

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Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force are urging residents to protect themselves and each other as we travel, gather and celebrate during the holiday season. Residents are urged to be mindful of the ongoing pandemic, continue to follow the guidance of health experts, and get fully vaccinated in order to ensure optimal protection from the virus and remain healthy for the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) are tracking worrisome trends related to COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations. The County saw a rise in cases after the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to see a concerning rise in cases due to colder weather and the possible impact of emerging variants.

WHERE TO GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE

Delaware County is currently running two COVID-19 vaccination clinics each week at Yeadon and Chester. Residents can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster shots, through the Delaware County COVID-19 website at delcopa.gov/covid, or by contacting the Delaware County Wellness Line by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us. Walk-ins are welcome; however, since both booster and pediatric doses are in high demand, appointments are recommended. Residents who elect to walk in are asked to come to the site no earlier than one hour after the site’s listed start time to help ensure minimal wait times.

Appointments at non-County COVID-19 vaccination clinics are also available. Please check the Federal vaccines website at vaccines.gov for locations and appointments.

HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS: TESTING

Delaware County offers PCR testing at the Delaware County Wellness Center in Yeadon (125 Chester Avenue) on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and at the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester (1929 W. 9th Street) on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are not required. Residents can call the Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 for details, the current timeframe for results, and information about rapid testing.

For more information, see the complete Delaware County “Healthy for the Holidays” press release.

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Panel of health experts to field questions and discuss the latest COVID-19 information

Register Now at delcopa.gov/healthyholidays

Delaware County Council is hosting a ‘Healthy for the Holidays’ COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall on Wednesday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. to help ensure that residents have the latest COVID-19 information as we move into the holiday season and residents gather with loved ones and travel.

A panel of distinguished health experts will discuss the latest data regarding regional COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations, boosters, variants, vaccine hesitancy, and more.

The Healthy for the Holidays COVID-19 Vaccination Townhall panelists include:

• Dr. Lisa O’Mahony, Pediatrician and Delaware County Interim Physician Advisor
• Dr. Patrick J. Brennan, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of University Pennsylvania Health System and Delaware County Board of Health member
• Dr. Maria Barrett, Associate Professor, Widener University Center for Social Work Education
• Dr. Victor Rullan, Epidemiologist for Delaware County

Delaware County residents can participate through Zoom (through their desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device) or—for those without a fast and reliable internet connection—through a regular phone connection. Residents will have the ability to submit questions during the Townhall, and the panel will answer as many questions during the Townhall as time allows. We anticipate that the Townhall will run between one and one-and-a-half hours.

Residents must pre-register to participate in the Townhall via Zoom by visiting delcopa.gov/healthyholidays and filling out the brief sign-up form.

Individuals who prefer to participate by phone can dial 1-855-756-7520, Conference # 77914 at 7:00 p.m. on December 8 and will be connected.

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