Statewide COVID-19 testing plan announced in Delaware

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services announced on Friday a coordinated statewide plan to ensure those with COVID-19 symptoms have access to safe and efficient testing in the state.

Beginning Monday, March 23rd, Delaware Health Systems will operate standing health facility test sites to test individuals who have been evaluated by a medical provider and have symptoms consistent with COVID-19. A physician order or prescription will be required.

Test sites will be held at the following locations:

• New Castle County: ChristianaCare will operate two testing sites, one in Newark, one in Wilmington; Saint Francis Healthcare will operate one site in Wilmington
• Kent County: Bayhealth will operate one testing site in Dover
• Sussex County: Beebe Healthcare will operate two testing sites, one in Millsboro and one in Frankford; Nanticoke will operate one testing site in Seaford

Individuals experiencing symptoms who have access to a health care provider will need to be evaluated by their provider before testing will be done. Those who don’t have access to a health care provider can call the DPH Call Center, or call centers run by Christiana Care or Bayhealth, and medical personnel will determine if the caller meets criteria for testing.