Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Around Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Governor Tom Wolf announced that additional COVID-19 testings sites will open in areas of Pennsylvania where access to testing is limited.

On Wednesday, June 17, nine drive-thru testing sites will open at various Walmart parking lot locations. Those locations include: 

  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 1887 Elmira St, Sayre, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 1665 N Atherton St, State College, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 108 Washington Towne Blvd N, Edinboro, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 2501 W State St, New Castle, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 1566 W Main Street Ext, Grove City, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 9300 State Route 61, Coal Township, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 980 N Susquehanna Trail, Selinsgrove, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 120 AJK Blvd, Lewisburg, PA
  • Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 1169 South Main St, Mansfield, PA

This brings the statewide total to 19 Walmart testing locations. In addition to the above nine sites, UPMC opened a testing site in Venango county at 1671 Allegheny Blvd, Reno, PA.

“We continue to add testing sites in locations that are convenient for Pennsylvanians and increase the state’s testing capabilities,” Gov. Wolf said. “We do not want any Pennsylvanian in need of a test to have difficulty finding a location close to home for a free test.”

“After testing, you are required to return home and self-isolate,” Dr. Levine said. “If symptoms develop or worsen while you are waiting for your test results, talk to your doctor. If you experience a medical emergency, please seek immediate care.”

The testing is being done in partnership with Quest diagnostics. To be tested, you must be pre-registered and must meet certain criteria for testing. Those registered, if deemed eligible for testing, will be notified of a testing localtion within a 50-mile radius as well as available appointment times. To register, click here.

Pennsylvania has reported 78,798 positive cases of COVID-19 and 6,215 confirmed deaths as of 12:00 am on June 14.

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