COVID-19 testing in Racine resumes at Festival Hall Sept. 16

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COVID-19 testing resumes at Festival Hall in Racine

National Guard COVID-19 testing will resume Thursday, Sept. 16, from Noon to 6 p.m. The National Guard will resume regular weekly testing through Dec. 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from Noon until 6 p.m.

City of Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie-Kay Bowersox announced on Wednesday, Sept. 15 that National Guard COVID-19 testing will resume in Racine's Festival Hall this Thursday, Sept. 16, from noon to 6 p.m. 

The National Guard will resume regular weekly testing through Dec. 13 on Mondays and Thursdays from noon until 6 p.m.  

A news release says testing will not be available on the following holidays:

  • Columbus Day – Monday, Oct. 11
  • Veterans Day – Thursday, Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving – Thursday, Nov. 25

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National Guard testing in Racine is drive-through with a walk-up option. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged at register.covidconnect.wi.gov to save time at the test site. Testing is free of charge and open to anyone 12 months or older (parent/guardian must accompany minors). You do not have to be symptomatic to get tested. 

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