Free mobile testing coming to St. Clair County communities. Here’s what you need to know.
Mobile coronavirus testing sites are coming to St. Clair County, officials announced Friday.
The first sites for free testing will be in Marissa, Smithton and Mascoutah.
Here are the details:
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 24 at Macke Community Center, 815 N. Borders St. in Marissa
- 1-3 p.m. June 24 at Smithton Community Park on Illinois 159
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 25 at Scheve Park in Mascoutah, Harnett Street and Harper Road
More locations will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the health department.
No appointments are needed. The sites will test adults and children who are 4 years old or older.
People who visit the mobile testing sites are asked to wear face coverings, such as a mask, and to bring photo identification and an insurance card if they have one.
Testing will be conducted through a throat swab.
For more information, call 618-825-4420 or 618-825-4402, according to the health department.
St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern said Friday during the county’s daily coronavirus briefing that the mayor of Fairmont City is among those requesting future mobile testing sites for their communities. Earlier in the week, the Fairmont City Police Department said the village had seen an outbreak of the virus and urged residents to protect themselves.
