Free mobile COVID test sites scheduled for southern Illinois - WSIL TV

(WSIL) -- With the continued spike in COVID-19 positivity rates in southern Illinois, health officials are encouraging residents to get tested.

The Illinois Department of Public Health warns that new restrictions could hit Region 5 if rates continue to rise. Region 5 surpassed an 8% Threshold this week, recording eight days of Positivity Increases.

Health officials are reminding residents if they are experiencing symptoms, to get tested. If they are positive, they can stay at home and keep family, friends and the community safe.

Southern Seven Health Department is working with local lawmakers to bring more mobile test sites to the region.

The health department's Community Outreach Coordinator, Shawnna Rhine says, say it will take more testing to fight the spread.

"Until there's a vaccine, that's what we have to try to understand how this is being spread," she explains. "Once we find out that someone tests positive, then we are able to start contract tracing with them, find out who they have been in contact with, and through quarantine and isolation - help slow that spread."

Four mobile testing sites will take place October 23-25th in Alexander, Johnson, Pulaski, and Saline counties; for free.

Testing will be taking place at the following locations with no appointment needed:

• October 23: 37 Rustic Campus Drive in Ullin, IL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 24: Egyptian Health Department at 1412 US-45 in Eldorado, IL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 24: Southern Seven Health Department at 513 ½ Vine Street in Vienna, IL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• October 25: Southern Seven Head Start at 4115 S. Sycamore Street #B in Cairo, IL from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required.

Attendees must have a valid phone number to be tested.

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