Quad-Cities Sees Record-Breaking Number Of Free Covid Tests Given This Past Weekend
A record-breaking number of people came out for free covid-19 tests over the weekend at the TaxSlayer Center, the first of three weekends this month offering free testing at the Moline venue.
Over 850 free tests were given on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, breaking the old record for the most number of tests given out over a weekend, according to Kyle Douglas, site manager for HR Support, the subcontractors running the testing location.
There were also a record number of tests given on one day, as 517 were administered on Saturday.
Illinois, including both sides of the Quad-Cities, remains a covid-19 hot spot.
The temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County two more times this month: Dec. 15-16; and Dec. 26-27.
All testing events will be in the parking lot of the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Hours are
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Good News, you may now pre-register for your tests! After midnight the night before a clinic date, you may pre-register for the next day. Just visit the link listed below. You will be pulled up in the line, your ID will be scanned, you will swabbed for the test and be on your way quicker! If you haven’t pre-registered, they will still register you as they have before. If you wish to pre-register visit:
https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/idph/openscheduling?specialty=339&hidespecialtysection=1
Community-based testing sites are available to any Illinois resident to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment or doctor referral is needed at state-operated drive-through sites. Photo identification is required. Testing is available at no cost to the individual. A listing of all community-based test sites in Illinois can be found at dph.illinois.gov/testing. The closest permanent sites are in Peoria and Rockford.
Anyone who will be tested must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the testing site, you will not be permitted to exit your car. Walk-up testing services also will be offered; please follow directions at the test site.
Due to the demand for this service, there could be wait times. Please be patient. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate care.
Testing is encouraged for residents showing symptoms consistent of COVID-19. These symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. For additional information about COVID-19 symptoms, use the CDC Symptom Self-Checker Tool.
For additional information related to COVID-19, visit www.dph.illinois.gov or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at any time at 800-889-3931.
This testing site is possible through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency, the TaxSlayer Center and the Rock Island County Health Department.
