MARINETTE COUNTY (NBC 26) -- A nasal swab testing site will open next week in Crivitz to test people for coronavirus.
The National Guard will be providing drive-through style COVID-19 nasal swab testing in Crivitz starting Tuesday May 12 through May 14th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm each day.
According to a news release from Marinette County Health and Human Services, the testing site will be held at the Marinette County Highway Shop, CTH W, in the Village of Crivitz.
No appointment is needed, and testing will be done free of charge. Anyone with at least one of the following symptoms will qualify for testing: fever, cough, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, chills, or muscle aches
The testing is open to all Wisconsin residents and is a first-come, first-serve basis. Generally, test results are known within 48 hours of samples being submitted.
The news release notes that people who show up to the test site need to stay in their cars. There are no restrooms available, so plan accordingly.
Individuals tested will be advised to return directly home and self-isolate themselves until they receive their test results and further guidance from Public Health.
If you have questions or immediate needs related to COVID-19, call 2-1-1 or text COVID19 to 211211.
