Health & Fitness

Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing Scheduled In Warminster

The testing will be at Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center.

WARMINSTER, PA — Drive-through coronavirus testing has been scheduled for this week in Warminster.

The testing, at Ben Wilson Senior Center, is scheduled for noon-3 p.m. on Thursday. The center is located at 580 Delmont Ave.

The senior center is partnering with AFC Urgent Care on the testing, which comes as many businesses in Bucks County have reopened and in advance of the 2020 school year.

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The testing will follow CDC guidelines, officials said. Blood antibody testing will not be available at the event. There will be no out-of-pocket cost for people with insurance and testing is open for all ages except infants.

There will be 100 tests available at the event.

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From noon-1 p.m., testing will be offered exclusively to first responders, including police, firefighters, public works employees and the like.

Those getting tested should be seated near a window of their vehicle. They'll be asked for contact information, an ID card and medical insurance. A technician will ask a few pre-test questions before the screening.

A doctor or medical assistant will contact them with test results within a week, officials said.

Everyone who attends is asked to wear a mask.

Senior center and community members wanting to be tested can register by calling or texting 267-223-9682. Pre-registration is recommended to cut down on wait times, to help facilitate social distancing and to avoid traffic congestion. Limited day-of registrations will also be accepted.

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