Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

State agencies encourage COVID-19 testing

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware this week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites.

“Getting tested after you’ve been with others outside of your household will help us track the spread of COVID-19, but it’s also necessary to follow basic prevention measures that we know work,” said Governor Carney. “Wear a mask. Avoid social gatherings with folks outside of your household. Stay home if you’re sick. We need everyone to double down on their efforts in order to limit the spread of this virus.”

DEMA has coordinated community sites this week in addition to sites at Walgreens and at various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view COVID-19 testing locations and reserve a spot at de.gov/gettested.

Delawareans are encouraged to check the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for testing location updates due to inclement weather.

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Monday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Warner Elementary School (801 W 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802)
Monday, November 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: P.S. duPont Middle School (701 W. 34th S, Wilmington DE 19802)
Tuesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: University of Delaware Laird Campus, Lot 6 (David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716)
Tuesday, December 1 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Prices Run Park (29th and Pine Streets, Wilmington, DE 19802)
Tuesday, December 1 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Glasgow High School (1901 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702)
Tuesday, December 1 from 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: William Penn High School (713 E. Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720)
Wednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709)
Wednesday, December 2 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, Portal 1 Parking (4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718)
Wednesday, December 2 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Kirk Middle School (140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713)
Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Wilmington University Athletic Complex (1365 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702)
Thursday, December 3 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: The Bancroft School (700 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Delaware Park (777 Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19804)
Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodlawn Library (2020 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19805)
Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Townsend Fire Company (107 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734)
Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Newark Charter School (200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711)
Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware Star Campus (540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713)
Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: New Mount Olive Baptist Church (4412 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19802)

Kent County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Milford High School Football Stadium (1019 N Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963)
Tuesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hartly Fire Company (2898 Arthursville Rd, Hartly, DE 19953)
Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: First Pilgrim Baptist Church (27 S Caesar Rodney Ave, Camden, DE 19934)
Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Transformation AME Zion Church (702 Maple Parkway Dover, DE 19901)
Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Centennial United Methodist Church (44 E Mount Vernon St, Smyrna, DE 19977)

Sussex County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodbridge Middle School (307 S Laws St, Bridgeville, DE 19933)
Tuesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ellendale Fire Department (302 Main St, Ellendale, DE 19941)
Wednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Indian River High School (29772 Armory Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939)
Wednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center (400 Governors Ave, Greenwood, DE 19950)
Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Delaware Technical Community College – Owens Campus (21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947)
Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Laurel Elementary School (815 South, N Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956)
Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Epworth United Methodist Church (19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971)

Anyone with a question about COVID-19, whether related to medical or social service needs, should call Delaware 2-1-1. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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Statement from Governor Carney on DEMA Director’s Positive COVID-19 Test

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday released the following statement on Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director AJ Schall’s positive COVID-19 test result:

“A core member of our COVID-19 response team – AJ Schall, the Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency – tested positive for the virus yesterday. He’s currently at home with mild, cold-like symptoms and we’re all wishing AJ a speedy recovery.

I spent time around AJ this past Tuesday but I have not been identified as a close contact by the Division of Public Health, based on mask-wearing and social distancing precautions. Out of an abundance of caution, I am canceling public events this week and will exercise caution in any interactions with others, as always. We will hold our regular COVID-19 press briefing virtually this coming Tuesday.

This only underscores the seriousness of this virus. It’s a real threat – especially for our most vulnerable friends, neighbors and loved ones. Let’s all do our part to limit the spread this winter. Wear a mask. Think twice before gathering with friends or family outside your household. We’ll get through this.”

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Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

State agencies encourage COVID-19 testing

“Testing is the best way to track the spread of COVID-19 and monitor for potential outbreaks. But it’s not a replacement for basic prevention measures that we know work,” said Governor Carney. “Wear a mask. Think twice before gathering with friends or family outside your household. Consider celebrating the holidays a little differently this year. It won’t be easy but that’s how we’ll limit the spread of COVID-19, and beat this virus. Stay vigilant.”

DEMA has coordinated community sites this week in addition to sites at Walgreens and at various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view a full list of COVID-19 testing locations and reserve a spot at de.gov/gettested.

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 23 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Walk Up Only): Congo Funeral Home Parking Lot (2401 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19802)
Monday, November 23 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Tuesday, November 24 from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Walk Up Only): Garfield Recreation Center (26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle, DE 19720)
**Tuesday, November 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: City of Love at Brandywine (2200 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802)
Tuesday, November 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) – Register by calling: 302-655-6187
Wednesday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Seeds of Greatness (828 Frenchtown Rd E, New Castle, DE 19720)
Wednesday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Warner Elementary School (801 W 18th St, Wilmington, DE 19802)
Wednesday, November 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801) – Register by calling: 302-655-6187
Wednesday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709)
Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware STAR Campus (540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713)
Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Biblical Mission of Covenant Church Of God (60 Fir Ave, Bear, DE 19701)

Kent County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 23 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Delaware Tech Terry Campus (100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE 19904)
Tuesday, November 24 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Grace Presbyterian Church (350 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904)
Wednesday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Harrington Fire Department (20 Clark St, Harrington, DE 19952)
Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Smyrna Police Department (325 W Glenwood Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977)

Sussex County Pop-Up Testing Locations

**Monday, November 23 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Epworth UM Church (19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971)
Monday, November 23 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Delaware Tech Owens Campus (21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947)
Tuesday, November 24 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Milford High School (1019 N Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963)
Wednesday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Laurel Elementary School (815 South, N Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956)
Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Lewes Fire Department (32198 Janice Rd, Lewes, DE 19958)

**Site is nearing capacity limit.

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DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

State agencies encourage COVID-19 testing

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County, St. Francis, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center.

“We are seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases here and Delaware and across the country,” said Governor Carney. “We are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving. It’s important you reconsider hosting in-person gatherings with people outside your immediate household. It’s also critical we continue to practice the basic public health measures that we know work to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Avoid gatherings with those outside your household. Keep wearing a mask in public. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Please consider getting a free test—whether you have symptoms or not. Testing for COVID-19 is the best way to track the spread of this virus and contain potential outbreaks.”

DEMA has coordinated community sites this week in addition to permanent testing sites at Walgreens and at various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view a full list of COVID-19 testing locations and reserve a spot at de.gov/gettested. Site details will be added this weekend.

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Richardson Park Elementary (16 Idella Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804)
Monday, November 16 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Walk Up Only): Mack Park (W. 6th St and N. Cleveland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805)
Tuesday, November 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: UD Laird Campus, Lot 6 (David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716)
Tuesday, November 17 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Wilmington University Athletic Complex (1365 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702)
Tuesday, November 17 from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Walk Up Only): East Side Charter School (3000 N. Claymont St. Wilmington, DE 19802)
Wednesday, November 18 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Middletown High School (120 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709)
Wednesday, November 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Glasgow Park, Hermitage (US 40, Newark, DE 19702)
Wednesday, November 18 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Thursday, November 19 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: The Bancroft School (700 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Thursday, November 19 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.: St. Paul UAME (3114 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802)
Thursday, November 19 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Thursday, November 19 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (601 New Castle Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801)
Friday, November 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Stanton Middle School (1800 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804)
Friday, November 20 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Seeds of Greatness Bible Church (828 Frenchtown Rd E, New Castle, DE 19720)
Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: University of Delaware Star Campus (540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713)
Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: New Mount Olive Baptist Church (4412 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19802)

Kent County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Monday, November 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Whatcoat UMC Dover (341 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904)
Tuesday, November 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: New Beginnings AME (99 Jackson Street, Frederica, DE 19946)
Thursday, November 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Camden-Wyoming Fire Company (200 E Camden Wyoming Ave, Camden, DE 19934)

Sussex County Pop-Up Testing Locations

Tuesday, November 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Laurel Elementary School (815 South, N Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956)
Wednesday, November 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Rehoboth City Hall (229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971)
Wednesday, November 18 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Seaford Middle School (500 East Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973)
Thursday, November 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Delaware Tech Owens Campus (21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947)
Friday, November 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center (400 Governors Avenue, Greenwood, DE 19950)
Friday, November 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: La Red Seaford (300 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973)
Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Mt. Zion AME Church (18211 Beach Hwy, Ellendale, DE 19941)
Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Delmar Haitian Church of the Nazarene (36926 Hide Away Lane, Delmar, DE 19940)

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DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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Governor Carney, DPH Announce Testing Partnership with Nemours, Pediatric Care Providers across Delaware

Partnership will provide testing for Delaware children, adolescents

WILMINGTON- Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced on Friday that the State of Delaware will partner with Nemours Children’s Health System, the Delaware Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other pediatric care providers in Delaware to make rapid COVID-19 tests available for Delaware children and adolescents statewide.

Delaware has received more than 77,500 Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point-of-care antigen cards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The state expects to receive a total of 290,000 tests, which can diagnose COVID-19 infection in as little as 15 minutes. The tests are largely being distributed to outpatient clinical settings providing care to children and adolescents, especially those currently in child care and in-person learning environments.

“Testing for COVID-19 is the best way to track the spread of this virus in our state and monitor for potential outbreaks,” said Governor Carney. “This partnership with pediatricians in Delaware, who provide health care for families statewide, will make testing even more accessible for Delawareans where and when they need it. Our goals are consistent. We want to get more children learning in classrooms, and more Delawareans back on the job. But we can only do that if we do it safely. Wear a mask in public settings. Don’t gather socially with anyone outside your household, and wash your hands frequently. This will be a difficult winter. Do your part to protect Delaware’s progress against COVID-19.”

DPH and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) have worked closely with schools and districts statewide to offer multiple testing options to meet the needs of students, teachers and staff, including:

More than 60 school district testing sites since late August to assist with school reopening.
Contracting with Mako Medical to work directly with school districts for testing options.
Community testing sites through commercial pharmacies, State Service Centers and public health clinics.
Routine at-home testing kits for teachers and staff.

DPH recommends teachers, staff and students get tested at least once per month as part of the state’s efforts to identify and decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and community. Delaware has added rapid point-of-care antigen tests to support its overall testing strategy and increase access to testing for K-12 students.

“We feel it is important to place these tests in medical settings where providers have the knowledge and experience to properly interpret the results,” said Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). “These tests offer yet another tool to help us quickly identify individuals who are at risk of carrying the virus that causes COVID-19, and immediately initiate critical contact tracing and case investigation efforts in order to reduce additional spread in the community.”

In partnership with Delaware Center for Health Innovation, the Delaware Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Medical Society of Delaware, DPH is working with licensed independent health care practitioners providing care to children and adolescents in childcare and K-12 populations to coordinate requests for testing supplies.

In addition, DPH has partnered with Nemours to distribute the rapid antigen tests to participating providers of Delaware Children’s Health Network (DCHN), a physician-led clinically integrated network of providers and health care systems focused on kids. DPH has already distributed 3,000 antigen tests through DCHN, which will offer central distribution to its providers.

“We appreciate the partnership with the Division of Public Health and the recognition that primary care medical homes need to have point of care COVID testing options to appropriately diagnose patients and do our part to reduce community spread,” said Jamie Clarke, Executive Director, Delaware Children’s Health Network and Chief Value Officer, Nemours Children’s Health System.

The federal government also has shipped more than 23,000 of the 290,000 rapid tests directly to congregate care settings such as Delaware nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The State of Delaware has a variety of testing options available for Delawareans:

Nasal Swab Tests (front-of-the-nostril swab) – Available at select Walgreens and Public Health Clinic permanent testing sites. Additional health care provider testing sites may offer deep nasal swab testing.
Curative Tests (saliva-based oral swab) – Available at pop-up school and community testing locations and select State Service Center permanent testing sites.
At-home tests (saliva collection) – Available for Delawareans residents, especially for teachers, staff and students of Delaware schools, Delawareans over the age of 60, those in high-risk groups, and anyone who has been in a large gathering or had any higher risk contact, such as interacting with others without a face covering or appropriate social distancing.

View calendar of pop-up testing locations for students and families.

View calendar of current pop-up, permanent and other available testing locations.

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DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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