State announces pop-up Covid-19 testing locations

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A list of Delaware community testing sites has been announced.

Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites. The state has seen a surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks.

On Saturday, it was disclosed that A.J. Schall, the sate’s emergency management chief, had tested positive and was 

“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 Gov.  John 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 to limit the spread of this virus.”

The Delaware Emergency Management  Agency has coordinated community sites and sites at Walgreens and various hospitals and health care locations. Delawareans can view Covid-19 testing locations and reserve a spot at de.gov/gettested

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On Saturday, it was disclosed that DEMA Director A.J. Schall tested positive for Covid-19 and was isolating at home with mild symptoms.

Demand for testing has accelerated as the state sees a surge in Covid-19 cases. Selected Walgreens  pharmacies are now requiring reservations after traffic congestion developed around the stores. A few Rite Aid stores also offer tests.

Delawareans are asked to check the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ social media accounts (FacebookTwitter, and Instagram) for testing location updates due to inclement weather. A Monday testing event at Judy Johnson Field on Wilmington’s Riverfront  has been canceled due to wind and rain. 

New Castle County Pop-Up Testing Locations 

  • 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. – 6 p.m.: Glasgow High School (1901 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702)
  • 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 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: The Bancroft School (700 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801) 
  • 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. – 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)
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