St. Clair County hosting multiple COVID-19 community testing sites

Working with Illinois Department of Public Health and Southern Illinois Health Foundation, the St. Clair County Health Department is co-sponsoring the following test sites, with more test sites to be announced:

• Aug. 13: Mascoutah Scheve Park AG building from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.
• Aug. 17: Shiloh Community Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 18: Belleville West High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 21: Fairview Heights Moody Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Masks are required. Test are free; people should bring their health insurance card if they have one. Testing is for adults and children over 3 years old.

Photo identification required. Tests will be done by throat swab by a medical professional.

Results may take up to a week to receive. Do not call for results. People will be contacted by the St. Clair County Health Department when the results area available.

This story was originally published August 10, 2020 at 6:01 PM.