Starting Sunday, May 3, 2020 the State of Illinois will open a COVID-19 testing facility in Waukegan (IL). Expanded testing will help us identify more cases in Lake County (IL) so we can keep our communities safe.
Facility Details:
• Opening Day: Sunday, May 3, 2020
• Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until 500 tests are completed daily
• Location: 2161 Northwestern Avenue, Waukegan, IL
• Cost: Free
• Illinois National Guard Soldiers will be conducting tests
• Test results within 4-7 days
Who can get tested?
Anyone with symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell)
People in the following groups with or without symptoms:
• Individuals exposed to confirmed COVID-19 cases
• Individuals with compromised immune systems and/or chronic medical conditions
• Healthcare workers
• First responders
• Employees of correctional facilities
• Employees who support Critical Infrastructure (grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, gas stations, public utilities, factories, childcare and sanitation)
• Individuals slated to receive elective surgery within 72 hours
Please be aware that while this is a free service, you will be asked for a photo ID upon arrival, along with a workplace ID if relevant. We anticipate a high demand for this service and as a result, possible long wait times.
Learn More at:
lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus
Email:
covid19@lakecountyil.gov
