Jersey Shore, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2019: 4,139 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.7%

Population (male): 2,030

Median Age: 38.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Jersey Shore: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 14.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania as of April 25, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jersey Shore is 287 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (31.9%), Irish (18.3%), American (12.1%), English (8.9%), Norwegian (3.8%), Slovak (2.4%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 1.23 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 4,129 - 98.1%
      Hispanic - 35 - 0.8%

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National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Covid 19 Testing

FDA Authorized Covid-19 Testing in Jersey Shore, PA

3 Testing Options for Jersey Shore, PA

Testing Option 1
(In Home/Self-Administered Instant Result Test)

This test is commonly used by both employers and individuals wishing to determine if a person has the COVID-19 active virus. This test is easily administered by a nasal swab and after following the testing procedures, results are generally available within 15 minutes. This self-administered test can be ordered to have readily available should an employee or family member in Jersey Shore, PA begin exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms. Order Online or Call (800) 221-4291

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Testing Option 2
(Laboratory Certified PCR Test)

This test is commonly used by individuals in need of a PCR Molecular test for travel or any other Governmental required purpose. This saliva PCR test is self-collected and sent by overnight delivery to our FDA approved certified laboratory for analysis and result reporting. Jersey Shore, PA Testing procedures are easily followed and upon registration of your test, results are available within 24 hours of reaching the laboratory. COVID-19 results are transmitted electronically and are approved for travel, return to work purposes or to provide laboratory certification that you are not actively infected with COVID-19. Call to Order (800) 221-4291

Testing Option 3
(COVID-19 Antibody Blood Draw)

You can schedule your Covid-19 Antibody blood test at a local testing center in Jersey Shore, PA by calling our scheduling department or scheduling your testing online. Once your test is scheduled, you will receive an email with your test authorization form, testing location address and hours of operation. Same day service is available. Test results are provided in approximately 2-3 days. Call to Schedule (800) 221-4291

Additional COVID-19 Information

Accredited Drug Testing provides Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 testing utilizing several testing methods including an FDA approved self-administered molecular saliva test to determine if the virus is active or a blood draw collection at testing centers in Jersey Shore, PA to determine if the virus antibody is present. All tests are analyzed at our FDA/CLIA Certified laboratories and results are provided in a confidential manner.

What is the Coronavirus?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others in Jersey Shore, PA from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 2 metres (6 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

What test should I get, a PCR Saliva test or an antibody test?

You should get a PCR Saliva test if:

  • You have symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath).
  • You don't have symptoms but may have been exposed to COVID-19.
  • You don't have symptoms and haven't been recently exposed but live or work in a place where people reside, meet, or gather in close proximity (this can include healthcare settings, homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, group homes, prisons, detention centers, schools, and workplaces).
  • Your employer, public health department, contact investigator, or healthcare provider has identified you as someone who should get tested.

You should get an antibody test if:

  • You have been diagnosed with COVID-19, it has been at least 10 days since your diagnosis, and you want to know if you have antibodies.
  • You have not had symptoms and have not had a known exposure to COVID-19 within the last 10 days but want to see if you have antibodies.
  • You have had or suspect you've had COVID-19 but have not experienced any new symptoms in the past 10 days
  • You have had or suspect you've had COVID-19 but have not experienced a fever in the past 24 hours.
  • If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 or that you have been exposed to the virus, you should consult your place of work for specific guidance about whether to stay home or continue working.

Who should not get a COVID-19 test?

You should not get a PCR Saliva test if you:

  • Currently have severe symptoms that limit your daily activities. Seek medical attention right away if this is the case.
  • Tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 3 months. Speak with your healthcare provider prior to getting tested.

You should not get an antibody test if you:

  • Are feeling sick or have had a fever within the last 24 hours.
  • Are trying to diagnose COVID-19.
  • Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 less than 10 days ago.
  • Were directly exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
  • Have a condition that weakens your immune system.

If you have any other questions, speak with your healthcare provider about testing recommendations to see if testing is right for you at this time.

How are COVID-19 tests performed?

A PCR Saliva test is conducted by saliva collection. The saliva test requires providing a sample of your spit into a collection tube.

An antibody test is conducted by collecting a blood sample (such as from a finger prick or needle draw).

What will my COVID-19 test results tell me?

A PCR Saliva test will confirm whether or not you are currently infected with COVID-19. If your results are positive, it is important to isolate immediately and continue to monitor your symptoms. If your results are negative, it means the virus was not present in the sample you provided.

An antibody test will show whether or not you have developed antibodies to COVID-19.

After receiving your results, you will have an opportunity to speak with a licensed healthcare provider who can answer any questions you may have about your test results and help determine next steps in care.

Are there any limitations to COVID-19 tests?

A PCR Saliva test may not detect the virus in early stages of infection. In addition, a PCR test may not detect the virus if there was a problem with your sample, such as when the sample is not collected as directed. There is also the possibility of a false negative (a negative result that is incorrect) if you've had recent exposure to the virus along with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

An antibody test may detect antibodies from previous exposure to coronaviruses other than COVID-19, which can cause a false positive result. Getting an antibody test too soon after being infected may cause a false negative result. Additionally, some individuals who are infected with COVID-19 may not develop detectable levels of antibodies, such as those with weakened immune systems due to a medical condition or certain medications.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jersey Shore, PA Testing Locations

Call to Order (800) 221-4291

Where Can I Get More COVID-19 Information?

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Emergency Policy

https://www.fda.gov/media/135659/download

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2019: 4,139 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.7%

Population (male): 2,030

Median Age: 38.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Jersey Shore: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 14.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania as of April 25, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jersey Shore is 287 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (31.9%), Irish (18.3%), American (12.1%), English (8.9%), Norwegian (3.8%), Slovak (2.4%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 1.23 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 4,129 - 98.1%
      Hispanic - 35 - 0.8%

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Jersey Shore is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 15 miles (24 km) west by south of Williamsport. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the past, Jersey Shore held farms, railroad shops, cigar factories, a foundry, and a large silk mill. The population was 4,361 at the 2010 census. The community is actually over 100 miles from New Jersey.

Jersey Shore was incorporated as a borough on March 15, 1826. The history of Jersey Shore begins about 50 years before it was incorporated and on the opposite bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River in what is now Nippenose Township. Colonel John Henry Antes arrived in 1772 and established a homestead along the banks of Antes Creek. Antes also built a gristmill and his fortified home, Fort Antes, provided a safe haven for the early settlers against raids conducted by Loyalist and Indian forces during the American Revolution. Settlers who had sought refuge at Fort Antes and had returned to the right bank of the West Branch to milk their cows were among the first killed when Fort Antes was attacked just prior to the Big Runaway. These pioneers on the north side of the river were counted among the Fair Play Men, a group of squatters who lived outside the jurisdiction of the colonial and revolutionary governments of Pennsylvania. Many of the settlers did not return to the area until after Sullivan's Expedition had forced the Lenape and other Indians allied with the British further west.

Jersey Shore was originally named Waynesburg by the two brothers, Reuben and Jeremiah Manning, who laid out the town circa 1785. Around the time that this was happening, a settlement arose on the eastern side of the West Branch Susquehanna River (Nippenose Township), opposite Waynesburg. A rivalry developed between the two settlements, and those on the eastern shore began referring to the settlement on the western shore as the "Jersey Shore," because the Manning family had relocated from New Jersey. The nickname became so fixed that in 1826 the original name of Waynesburg was officially abandoned and changed to Jersey Shore.

Jersey Shore's location on the West Branch Susquehanna River, just downstream from the mouth of Pine Creek made it an ideal location for traders and other businessmen who outfitted the pioneers who settled the western most portions of the West Branch Susquehanna River Valley and the Pine Creek valley. Thomas Martin was a farmer who sold his produce to the people of Jersey Shore and to the men and women who were just passing through. Mr. Martin was noted for his strong beliefs regarding the prices that he set. For example, if he believed that his potatoes were worth 35 cents a bushel, he would sell them for 35 cents a bushel, no more no less. If his competitors would sell potatoes for 50 cents a bushel, Martin would not raise his price and if others lowered the price to 25 cents per bushel, he would not lower his price. This firmness and fairness allowed Thomas Martin to rise to a position of prominence in Jersey Shore and Lycoming County. His reputation for fairness and honesty was passed onto his son Lewis Martin who went on to serve as a Lycoming County prothonotary and as a deputy U.S. Marshal.
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