Four Shawano COVID-19 testing clinics start Tuesday

Free COVID-19 community testing will be available for walk-in service beginning Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the old Lakeland Industries building, 504 Lakeland Road, Shawano.

This site is available to the public through a collaboration among the Wisconsin National Guard, Shawano County Emergency Management, and the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department.

“This testing site supports the health of our community by making testing more available to those who need it while working together to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Theresa Harmala, interim health officer.

No appointments are needed, and testing will operate based on a first-come, first-served basis, with a total of 300 tests per day. Testing is available to anyone, but it is recommended for those with symptoms or with a known exposure to COVID-19 positive individuals.

Traffic will enter the testing site from the south driveway. Signs will show where to go . Patients will be notified of test results by the National Guard in the days following the testing event. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.

More information regarding online registration will be made available in the coming days on the health department website, www.co.shawano.wi.us/departments/?department=5c6edb95d748&subdepartment=..., and Facebook page.