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COVID-19 testing for Delaware County Residents – August 11, 12 and 13 in Lansdowne

Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 11, 12 and 13 in Lansdowne.

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.
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. Residents are asked to please bring their insurance card to the testing site. Upon arrival, residents will need to complete a registration form and a consent form.

Pre-Register Here

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. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.
Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering.

Lansdowne Fire Company: 26 N. Highland Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050

August 11: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
August 12: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
August 13: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please Pre-Register Here or call 610-891-6129 to pre-register; walk-up testing will also be available. 


Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and announced. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here.
August Covid testing in Lansdowne

William Penn School District

Reopening Schools: William Penn School Board Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5th

The William Penn School Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting on Reopening Schools, to be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm. You may access the meeting using the information below or at WilliamPennSD.org.

Please click the link below to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84191574955?pwd=bFY1T1FuS0ZLcWpFR2hnQkFSc01oQT09

Passcode: 642979

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16465588656,,84191574955#,,,,,,0#,,642979# or +13017158592,,84191574955#,,,,,,0#,,642979#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 841 9157 4955
Passcode: 642979

COVID testing

COVID-19 Testing in Upper Darby Aug. 4-6 Canceled

Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 5 and 6 in Upper Darby.

UPDATED 8/4: Please be aware that due to the intense weather system associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, Delaware County is canceling the drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, in Upper Darby.

Due to the intense weather system associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, Delaware County has canceled drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, at the Watkins Senior Center in Upper Darby. The Senior Center will be used as a temporary shelter for residents displaced by the storm.

Delaware County will be re-scheduling COVID-19 testing in Upper Darby in September. Exact date and location will be shared in the coming weeks.

The next county-sponsored testing will occur next week in Lansdowne at the Lansdowne Fire Company at 26 N. Highland Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050.

Residents that have pre-registered for Tuesday, August 4, can re-register for testing for the following week in Lansdowne at www.chesco.org/4562/delco-testing or by phone at (610) 891-6129. We apologize for this inconvenience. Walk-up testing will also be available.

Testing will be held at the Lansdowne Fire Company at 26 N. Highland Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050. For more information on testing and an interactive map with dozens of COVID-19 test sites in Delaware County, residents are asked to visit www.delcopa.gov/testing.

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.

Pre-Register Here

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. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.
Residents are asked to wear a mask/face covering.

Watkins Senior Center: 326 Watkins Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082


August 4: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CANCELED
August 5: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
August 6: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please Pre-Register Here or call 610-891-6129 to pre-register; walk-up testing will also be available. 


Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and announced. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here.
August Covid testing in Upper Darby Canceled

William Penn School District

William Penn School District Resources on Reopening Schools

On July 20, the William Penn School District’s Board Meeting of the Committee of the Whole featured a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats on plans for reopening schools in September 2020.

Dr. Becoats’ presentations, recordings of Community Forums, as well as information and guidance from the Chester County Health Department, CDC, PA Health Department, American Association of Pediatrics, and other experts are all available the district website’s Reopening Schools 2020 page. There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions and local day care centers that may be able to provide support to families.

Reopening Schools 2020: William Penn School District

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COVID testing

Delaware County Offering COVID-19 Testing in Yeadon July 21, 22, and 23

Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on July 21, 22 and 23 in Yeadon.

Residents over the age of 18 will be eligible to be tested, especially those at higher risk including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions. Critical and essential workforce are considered a priority for getting testing. These individuals include first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential workers.

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 is no out of pocket fee or co-pay for residents with private or public health insurance. Please bring your insurance card to the testing site. Upon arrival, patients will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Test results will take up to 5-7 business days. Residents will receive their results 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.

Mercy Fitzgerald/Saint Bernard’s Hall/Friendship Circle Senior Center Parking Lot
600 S. Wycombe Ave, Yeadon PA 19050

July 21: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July 22: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
July 23: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

If possible, please call 610-891-6129 to pre-register; walk-up testing will also be available. 

Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and announced. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here.

July Covid testing in Yeadon

COVID-19 Testing in Darby

Delaware County Announces COVID-19 Public Testing Site in Darby

Drive-thru and walk-up testing available for Delaware County residents July 14, 15 and 16 in Darby.

Residents over the age of 18 will be eligible to be tested, especially those at higher risk including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions. Critical and essential workforce are considered a priority for getting testing. These individuals include first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential workers.

Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit. Testing is free of charge for residents. Those with private or public health insurance will be asked to provide their insurance card. Upon arrival, patients will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Test results will take up to 5-7 business days. Residents will receive their results 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.

Testing Location
1020 Ridge Avenue Darby, PA
(Rear parking lot of the Darby Borough Hall)

July 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July 15: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
July 16: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

If possible, please call 610-891-6129 to pre-register; walk-up testing will also be available.

Additional COVID-19 public testing sites in Delaware County are being added and announced.

More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found here.

Delco Covid testing

COVID-19 Testing at Mercy Fitzgerald Campus July 9 and 11 (canceled Fri. 7/10)

UPDATED 7/9: Testing on Friday, July 10 has been canceled due to anticipated weather concerns.

Open to all individuals, 18 and older, who live or work in Delaware County.

Parking lot adjacent to Providence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center on Mercy Fitzgerald Campus (600 S. Wycombe Ave, Yeadon PA 19050)

Thursday, July 9: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, July 10: canceled
Saturday, July 11: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Must wear a mask/face covering
  • If possible, please call 610-891-5311 to pre-register; walk-in testing will also be available
  • Test results may take 5-7 days

TESTING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, BOTH INSURED AND UNINSURED. If insured, please bring your health insurance cards with you.

Results:

  • All results will be mailed to the address provided
  • If the COVID-19 test is positive, you will be called by the Chester County Health Department with results and additional guidance

Virtual Town Hall

Unemployment Questions? Dep’t of Labor Hosts Virtual Town Hall Thursday

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is hosting its seventh live virtual town hall from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM this Thursday, July 9, 2020, to share information about regular unemployment compensation (UC) and other new COVID-19-related benefits programs and give Pennsylvanians the opportunity to ask questions directly of UC experts.

For more information about the event and additional unemployment resources, see the full press release.

Livestream: Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, July 9
1:00 – 2:00 PM

Governor Wolf with mask

Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order

Governor Tom Wolf announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine. Under the order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever a person leaves their home. The order takes effect immediately.
“This mask-wearing order is essential to stopping the recent increase in COVID-19 cases we have seen in Pennsylvania,” Gov. Wolf said. “Those hot spots can be traced to situations where Pennsylvanians were not wearing masks or practicing social distancing – two practices that must be adhered to if we want to maintain the freedoms we have in place under our reopening.”
The order outlines the situations when a mask must be worn and includes limited exceptions to the face-covering requirement.

More information here

Delco Strong Round 2

Second Round of Delco Strong Grants Available for Businesses and Non-Profits

Online application window opens on July 7

UPDATE: Deadline Extended to July 14

On June 17, Delaware County Council unanimously voted to authorize the use of CARES Act funds to further assist Delaware County businesses and non-profit organizations that have suffered loss from business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Modeled after the popular Delco Strong grant program offered in May, “Delco Strong 2” will also allow non-profit organizations to apply for a grant.

Read more in the full release at delco.gov