Another 2-Day COVID-19 Testing Site at UW-Platteville Open to General Public

Grant County, WI- A 2-day COVID-19 testing site will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on, Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29.  This is a free testing and will be located at the Lower Circle, off of Greenwood Avenue, Platteville. 

The testing site both days will be open from 10AM-5:30PM.  Those wishing to be tested should follow the signs when they arrive on Greenwood Avenue.  

“We have requested another round of testing in the Platteville area due to the demand for testing.  This testing site is open to the general public, as well as to students and staff at UW-Platteville,” said Steve Braun, Grant County Emergency Management Director. “We have requested 1250 tests to be administered by the Wisconsin Army National Guard for the 2-day site.  According to Braun, “Because of the smooth operations the last time we held a testing site at UW-Platteville, we look forward to working with the staff from various departments on campus who previously and will again assist with logistics and coordination of the site operations.”

Tests will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not necessary. Pre-registration, though not required, is encouraged and available online at register https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov/en-US/.

Just a reminder that the DHS case dashboard is update weekly on Wednesdays by 2 p.m. and can be found at DHS Local Dashboards. The public is encouraged to frequently visit the DHS website for updates, and to follow @DHSWI on Facebook and Twitter, dhs.wi on Instagram, and the Grant County Health Department Facebook site at: https://www.facebook.com/countynurses/. Additional information can be found on the CDC website.