School-based COVID-19 tests scheduled as districts prepare for in-school learning

Pop-up COVID-19 test sites at schools across the state will be offered throughout October as districts prepare to reopen schools for students, officials said Oct. 2.

“Our goal is to get more Delaware children into school for in-person learning – especially our youngest learners and disadvantaged children who need in-person instruction the most,” said Gov. John Carney in a press release. “These pop-up testing locations will help us safely bring back students and educators into the classroom. Delawareans can help students and educators return safely by staying vigilant. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Keep your distance from those outside your household. Get tested, even if you don’t have symptoms.”

The school pop-up testing locations will use Curative tests – saliva-based oral swabs. Delawareans can register for the pop-up tests at delaware.curativeinc.com. Test results are generally available 48-72 hours after Curative receives the test.

Officials said the school test sites are aimed for students and educators, but members of the public can also register for a test at those locations.

In Sussex County, test sites will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at Milford High School, and 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Sussex Central High School.