COVID-19

Free COVID-19 Testing is Available for Students

The School District of Philadelphia is partnering with DOCS Health, CHOP, and the Philadelphia Department of Health to make FREE COVD-19 Testing available for students. All students attending in-person and through Philadelphia Virtual Academy are eligible be tested for COVID-19.

  • Please bring identification and health information.

  • No co-pay is required. Uninsured patients will still be tested.

School-Based Test Locations

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Click here to schedule an appointment: https://secure.dentrustocs.com/sdp/testing


Children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear.

Please click the link below for information on how to talk to your children about COVID-19:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html


Common signs and symptoms of COVID-19:

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

If you or your child has any of these symptoms - not associated with a current health condition - please contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

If you or your child does not have a primary healthcare provider, the City of Philadelphia has a number of Health Centers that offer medical care at little to no cost. Below is the information for Health Center 10. Nurse Kevin also has a list of pediatricians located in the neighborhood. Please contact him directly if you would like the list.

Health Center 10

2230 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

215 685 0639