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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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