COVID Testing Available Here This Weekend

A mobile testing unit from the IL Department of Public Health will conduct COVID-19 testing in our area this weekend for anyone desiring a test. While anyone may participate, testing is especially recommended for essential workers (including healthcare worker, first responders, grocery store/convenience store workers, and persons working with vulnerable populations). Persons exhibiting COVID-like symptoms or who have been in contact with positive cases of COVID-19 are encouraged to be tested as well.

Insurance information will be collected at the time of service; however, there will be no cost to the individual. A physician’s order is not required nor is an appointment necessary. Persons requesting service need only check-in at the testing location. Results are normally available within 2-3 days and persons will be contacted by their local health department.

Friday, June 26   Effingham County Health Department, 901 W. Virginia, Effingham   9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 27   Crawford County Health Department, 202 N. Christopher Blvd, Robinson  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 28  Clay County Health Department, 601 E. 12th Street, Flora  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information, call the Clay County Health Department at 618-662-4406 or the Effingham County Health Department at 217-342-9237 during regular business hours.