Chippewa County Department of Public Health, with support from the Wisconsin National Guard, will be hosting several free drive-through and walk-up style COVID-19 testing events.

Estella Town Hall—Cornell, WI

22111 270th Street Cornell, WI 54732 Nov 17, 2020 11 AM – 7 PM

Northern WI State Fair Grounds

225 Edward Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Nov 5, 2020 & Dec 1, 2020 11 AM – 7 PM Community members do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested. However, it is strongly encouraged that anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone who tested positive seek testing at this time. Symptoms included fever, cough, congestion, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting or nausea, chills, and/or muscle aches.

The event is open to any Wisconsin residents who are 5 years or older—you do not need to live in Chippewa County to be tested. Individuals attending do not need a referral from a doctor or the Health Department.

Pre-registration is available, but not required. Pre-registration eliminates the need to fill out paperwork on-site, but does not create an appointment time. In order to pre-register for the testing event, individuals need to visit register.covidconnect.wi.gov and complete the questionnaire. An email with a QR code will be sent to the individual, so you must provide a valid email address.

Any individuals who are experiencing symptoms, even mild symptoms, should not have contact with others until they receive their test results. The National Guard or the Public Health Department will provide test results and further instructions via phone in a timely manner.

For more information, contact the Health Department at [email protected] or 715-726-7900.