As COVID-19 cases continue to surge and demand for testing reaches record levels in our region, Lehigh Valley Health Network is reminding the community not to put off necessary diagnostic testing until after the holiday.

All LVHN testing sites will remain open.

LVHN is the only health care provider in the region offering outpatient COVID-19 testing at its standard test sites on today and Saturday, Jan. 1.

“We know that holiday or not, COVID-19 is not going anywhere - and neither are we,” says Dr. Jennifer Stephens, Lehigh Valley Physician Group, Chief Medical Officer. “Especially at a time when the community is reeling from a surge of cases, we want to make sure we are doing everything we possibly can, when it’s needed the most.”

A prescription is necessary for testing. If you think you have COVID-19 or may have been exposed to someone who does, stay home. We are providing COVID-19 screenings online and by phone. You must be in the state of Pennsylvania to receive screening due to medical licensing regulations:

Complete an E-Visit (detailed questionnaire visit submitted to a provider) by visiting MyLVHN.org or your MyLVHN app.

Call the MyLVHN Nurse Information line at 1-888-402-LVHN.

Complete an LVHN Video Visit by downloading the MyLVHN app.

We want to screen you via these technologies so that you remain in your own home and only need to leave if testing is needed. This screening helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 and unnecessary visits to our testing sites that are experiencing unprecedented volume.

“Testing remains a crucial tool in the continued fight against COVID-19. This information can help us prevent further spread by isolating those who are positive and identifying those who may be at risk for becoming infected,” says Dr. Stephens. “Because it is so important and because COVID-19 continues to run rampant in our community, patients may experience longer than usual lines to get tested and wait longer for results. We ask for patience as we continue to do all we can to keep you safe, healthy, and informed.”