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Heartstrings

(7,349 posts)
Sat May 16, 2020, 11:25 AM May 2020

Free Covid tests in Wisconsin

Just got this email from my rep, Tammy Baldwin. Dane County still on lockdown until further notice. Testing site across the street from my daughter at Alliant Energy Center, John Nolen Drive, Madison....



Dear XXXX,

Senator Baldwin wanted to make sure you were aware that free COVID-19 diagnostic tests are currently available throughout the state for Wisconsin residents. The State Emergency Operations Center, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Emergency Management, and Wisconsin National Guard are working with local health departments to offer these community testing events.

Any Wisconsin resident over the age of 5 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is welcome at these sites. Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms here. https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=SenBaldwin&crop=15701.14954898.8028874.8623362&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dhs.wisconsin.gov%2fcovid-19%2fsymptoms.htm&redir_log=649968543299357

Each site may have different requirements. Some sites may ask you to stay in your car. Other sites will screen you before you come indoors. Many sites will require an appointment before you arrive.

Click here for a map displaying current testing sites in Wisconsin. This map will be updated daily. https://outreach.senate.gov/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=SenBaldwin&crop=15701.14954898.8028874.8623362&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dhs.wisconsin.gov%2fcovid-19%2ftesting.htm&redir_log=811011900093347

Additional information on this free testing:

Turnaround time for test results is typically 24-48 hours. During this time, it is important that you avoid contact with others
This is a nasal swab test
Testing is free of charge
Wisconsin has made great progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Let’s continue to put public health and safety first. We are all in this together.
Sincerely,

The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin

Thank you, Tammy!

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Free Covid tests in Wisconsin (Original Post) Heartstrings May 2020 OP
Only those experiencing symptoms... LakeArenal May 2020 #1
I questioned the "over 5 years of age" Heartstrings May 2020 #2
We got tested wed, got result today, negative for both of us. But I guess they are re Tech May 2020 #3
Glad you tested negative! Heartstrings May 2020 #4
We were part of free testing for all in our county, most cases per capita in WI, so figured Tech May 2020 #5

LakeArenal

(28,673 posts)
1. Only those experiencing symptoms...
Sat May 16, 2020, 11:30 AM
May 2020

Too bad it is not everybody.

At least someone in WI besides Evers has sense.

Heartstrings

(7,349 posts)
2. I questioned the "over 5 years of age"
Sat May 16, 2020, 11:33 AM
May 2020

But we’ll take what we can get. We’ve been abandoned by our national and state government and left to our municipalities. Luckily I live where I do now and not Rapids.

Tech

(1,762 posts)
3. We got tested wed, got result today, negative for both of us. But I guess they are re
Sat May 16, 2020, 12:12 PM
May 2020

opening everything again today.

Tech

(1,762 posts)
5. We were part of free testing for all in our county, most cases per capita in WI, so figured
Sat May 16, 2020, 01:18 PM
May 2020

it would not hurt to make sure. There was some relief. I hope this is offered across the country.

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