The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Monday that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County this month to provide COVID-19 tests to the community:
• Saturday, Jan. 16, Hampshire High School, 1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire;
• Sunday, Jan. 17, Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin;
• Saturday, Jan. 23, Dundee Crown High School, 1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville;
• Sunday, Jan. 24, Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin.
The mobile testing unit will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supplies last. Testing is free and open to all regardless of symptoms. If you recently have been exposed to a potential or confirmed COVID-19 case, you are encouraged to get tested, even if you are not experiencing symptoms. A phone number and name are required in order to receive testing results. Photo ID is not required.
Those using drive-thru testing must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the site, you will not be permitted to exit your vehicle. Viral testing (polymerase chain reaction or PCR) will be used. This consists of a nasal swab and is used to detect a current COVID-19 infection. Antibody testing will not be provided at this site. The virus can take up to 14 days to be detectable by a test, so it is important to continue the quarantine period through 14 days while monitoring for symptoms. Test results are expected in four to seven calendar days.
• The free drive-through community-based COVID-19 testing site in Aurora has been changed to 2450 N. Farnsworth Avenue, across from the Chicago Premium Outlets. The drive-through and walk-up testing site is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Testing is free and available to all regardless of age, COVID-19 symptoms, or insurance status. A parent or guardian must be present and able to provide consent for individuals under the age of 18.
For more information about all available testing sites in Kane County, visit the IDPH website at Test-Illinois.com Many healthcare providers in Kane County have COVID-19 testing available. Please contact your provider or the facility to ask about testing criteria and appointment availability.
For additional information and current updates on the COVID-19 situation, visit the KCHD website at KaneHealth.com or call the health department at 630-208-3801.
— Kane County Health Department