HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Division of Well being introduced this month that every one
COVID-19 community-based testing websites operated in partnership with AMI Expeditionary
Healthcare (AMI) will now supply three types of free testing: level of care assessments the place
assessments are carried out and outcomes are analyzed on-site, the distribution of at-home
COVID-19 antigen testing and continued administration of the mid-nasal passage swab
PCR testing.
“Testing is one of the simplest ways to establish the virus and know what steps to absorb order
to assist mitigate the unfold of COVID-19,” mentioned Doctor Normal Dr. Denise Johnson,
who additionally serves as Division of Well being Appearing Secretary. “We proceed to work with
companions throughout the state making certain the constant accessibility of COVID-19 testing.”
AMI at the moment operates testing areas in seven counties: Berks, Blair, Centre,
Clarion (PennWest Clarion), Clinton, Erie (PennWest Edinboro), and Washington.
The testing websites are free and open to anybody age 2 and older who feels they want
a check on a first-come, first-serve foundation. PCR assessments are solely obtainable to ages 3
and older. People don’t should be experiencing signs of COVID-19 to be examined.
Sufferers are inspired to convey a photo-ID, however ID shouldn’t be required to be examined.
Appointments usually are not obligatory as registration can be accomplished on-site.
People who’re examined ought to self-quarantine whereas they await their check outcomes.
It is vital that even individuals with no signs who’ve examined optimistic isolate
to assist cease the unfold of COVID-19. People who stay with different individuals ought to
self-quarantine in a personal room and use a personal lavatory, if attainable.
Others residing within the house with the person awaiting check outcomes also needs to keep
at house. The division has extra directions for people ready for a
COVID-19 check consequence.
People who check optimistic by way of the PCR check will obtain a cellphone name from AMI
whereas people who check unfavourable will obtain a secured-PDF emailed from AMI. People
who obtain the antigen point-of care check will obtain their outcomes on web site verbally
and will request a replica of their leads to writing.
“In the event you do check optimistic for COVID-19, there can be found medicines now approved
for many sufferers,” Dr. Johnson mentioned. “Most remedy choices should begin inside 5
days of initially feeling sick, so make sure you contact your healthcare supplier instantly
to see if any outpatient remedy choices are best for you – even when your signs
are gentle.”
Along with these testing alternatives, Pennsylvanians can discover testing websites
of their space on the Pennsylvania COVID-19 Viral Testing Websites locator map here.
To study extra about COVID-19 remedies and the place to get care, go to the PA Division
of Well being’s web site at health.pa.gov.
