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COVID-19 Testing Sites in the Northwoods

WXPR | By Katie Thoresen

Published January 11, 2021 at 10:41 AM CST

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is encouraging everyone who needs to get tested for COVID-19 to do so. The Wisconsin National Guard is continuing its testing throughout the state.

These are the local sites with dates and times. Preregistration is recommended, https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov/en-US/.

Iron County: Hurley hosts a community-based testing site on Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and Mar. 9. Held at the Hurley Fire Hall, 405 5^th Ave. N., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Langlade County: Antigo hosts a community-based testing site Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Jan. 12, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26. Langlade County Health Service Center, 1225 Langlade Rd, Antigo. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln County: A community-based testing site operates each Wednesday through Mar. 10 at the Merrill Festival Grounds in Merrill, 2001 E 2^nd St. from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Oneida County: A community-based testing site operates each Tuesday and Thursday through Mar. 9 at Grace Foursquare Church in Rhinelander, 4360 State Rd 17. Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays 10 am to 6pm. Appointments necessary.

You can also request an at home COVID-19 test. The tests are free and delivered to your home.