Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Bucks County’s three COVID-19 testing sites opened this week and will remain in operation through the end of the month.
On Monday and Tuesday, a LevittownNow.com reporter observed plenty of room for those who wish to get tested at the Bristol Township location.
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The testing sites, which were announced last week, are run by AMI Expeditionary Healthcare and will be open seven days per week through Sunday, January 31.
Below are a list of the three locations:
Bucks County Community College, Upper Bucks Campus
1 Hillendale Road, outside of Perkasie (Blooming Glen Road entrance)
Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Bucks County Community College Main Campus
275 Swamp Road, Newtown Township (Gymnasium)
Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bucks County Community College’s Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol Township
Hours of operation:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The three testing sites are able to each handle as many as 350 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests per day, county officials said.
Residents who use the testing sites do not need a doctor’s prescription, and there is no cost for those being tested. Those with insurance should provide that information, county officials said.
Residents who use the testing sites are asked to wear face masks and bring a cell phone, if they have one.
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Bucks County has seen a spike in the number of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 since the end of fall and through the recent holiday season.
The three testing sites are the first free and public testing spots in Bucks County since the pandemic began. Previously, Bucks County residents have relied on private testing sites or public-run sites in nearby counties. Testing has been hard to find at times in recent months due to the widespread pandemic.
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The county initially announced Delaware Valley University near Doylestown was a testing location, but that was changed to the community college’s main campus in Newtown Township due to site issues.
The testing sites could be converted to COVID-19 vaccination locations down the road, Bucks County Chief Operating Officer Margie McKevitt said last week.
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The Bucks County Commissioners voted last week to hire Virginia-based AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to provide testing services. The testing is paid for by $1.13 million in federal COVID-19 response and control grant funds awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Ways residents can help reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Wear a mask properly when in a business or where it is difficult to maintain proper social distancing.
- Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
- Clean surfaces frequently.
- Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
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