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March 1, 2021 – Helix Virtual Medicine and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) announced a partnership to provide Molecular PCR COVID-19 tests to travelers flying out of West Palm Beach.
 
“Our partnership with PBI provides travelers with flexibility to get convenient COVID testing, as well as minor medical attention, just minutes after they exit the plane,” said Chad Sanders, COO of Helix Virtual Medicine. “Travelers can preregister through our online patient registration portal via any Wi-Fi connection or mobile network. This means passengers can register prior to departure, or even during their flight from any WiFi-enabled aircraft.”
 
Beginning today, the testing will be available in Helix Virtual Medicine’s clinic located on the second level of the terminal near Concourse C. The clinic will provide passengers with results needed to comply with new pandemic-related travel requirements. Testing is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Sunday. Passengers must schedule an appointment for testing. Test results will be available to passengers within 24 to 48 hours for the standard PCR test. Patients will receive rapid test results in 30 minutes or less.
 
“In partnering with Helix Virtual Medicine, our goal is to provide our guests, employees, and travelers, with the safest and most convenient experience we can,” said Laura Beebe, Director of Airports for Palm Beach County. “While the past year has been challenging, visitors can rest assured that we will continue to do our best to offer the easy, convenient experience that they have come to expect at PBI.”
 
Passengers with proof of travel can take a PCR test for $125. Travelers can be tested at the airport in the days leading up to their travel or after they disembark from a plane, and can bill their insurance for reimbursement.
 
In addition to COVID-19 testing, Helix Virtual Medicine’s clinic will offer their full spectrum of services, including telehealth visits, wellness, and other testing.
 
On-site COVID-19 testing is meant for passengers traveling to and from PBI. Travelers should plan ahead to make sure they obtain the right kind of test for their needs, and allow adequate time for processing – usually three days before travel to destinations where a negative PCR test result is necessary.
 
Appointments for COVID-19 tests can be made at helixvm.com.
 
About Helix Virtual Medicine
Helix has been a leader in the health care industry for nearly 30 years and is proud to offer FDA-certified lab results, diagnostic services, and physician-guided care.
 
About Palm Beach International Airport
During these unprecedented times, PBI continues to work diligently to uphold fiscal responsibility, provide robust air service, and maintain the highest standards in airport experience our passengers and guests have come to expect. To read more about PBI’s commitment to recovery, please review the PBI Comprehensive Guide: Pandemic Preparedness and Response. To best serve passengers, guests, and employees, PBI became the first airport in Florida to achieve GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation, ensuring a safe, sterile, and clean facility. Palm Beach International Airport is proud to be named the 9th Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2020 World’s Best Awards and 3rd Best Airport in the U.S. in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. Palm Beach International Airport was named Second Best Medium Airport in the 2020 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Survey. For more information, visit pbia.org and follow PBI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates and announcements.