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WIU Testing Schedule: Update

November 30, 2020

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will continue to host numerous test dates over the next few weeks for WIU students who are residing on campus, and for those who are physically continuing to work on WIU's Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. In keeping with new Tier 3 guidelines, employees are encouraged to work remotely when possible and should coordinate with their supervisor to determine appropriate arrangements. The Illinois Department of Public Health will also host two test dates this week on the WIU-Macomb campus.

Visit wiu.edu/coronavirus for updates and information before returning to campus.

WIU-Macomb Testing Schedule:

Dec. 2: Testing ONLY at Illinois Department of Public Health Clinic on the WIU-Macomb campus(details below).
Dec. 3: Testing ONLY at Illinois Department of Public Health Clinic on the WIU-Macomb campus(details below).
Dec. 9 & Dec. 10: An appointment must be made by going to beuonline.wiu.edu. Individuals should arrive at the meter parking lot at the northeast corner of the University Union on the time and date selected. Results of the nasal swab are provided the same day.
Dec. 16 & Dec. 17: An appointment must be made by going to beuonline.wiu.edu. Individuals should arrive at the meter parking lot at the northeast corner of the University Union on the time and date selected. Results of the nasal swab are provided the same day.
Dec. 21-25: NO TESTING AVAILABLE. Students with COVID-19 symptoms should call Beu Health Center at 309-298-1888.Students with COVID-19 symptoms should call Beu Health Center at (309) 298-1888.* Employees should contact their health care provider.
Dec. 28-Jan.1: NO TESTING AVAILABLE.Students with COVID-19 symptoms should call Beu Health Center at (309) 298-1888.* Employees should contact their health care provider.

We ask that at any time if employees are symptomatic to refrain from coming through the line and instead contact their primary care provider. Students with COVID-19 symptoms should call Beu Health Center at (309) 298-1888.

*Athletes should follow instructions provided by the WIU Athletic Department in regards to Athlete testing.

WIU-QC Testing Schedule (All tests can be picked up at Riverfront Hall):

Nov. 30-Dec. 4: Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 7-11: Dec. 7-10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 14-18: Dec. 14-17, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 21-22: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.;
Dec. 23-25: NO DISTRIBUTION OR COLLECTION.
Dec. 28-Jan. 1: NO DISTRIBUTION OR COLLECTION.

IDPH COVID-19 Mobile Testing

The Illinois Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the McDonough County Health Department, is scheduled to host a free drive-thru COVID-19 test site on the WIU-Macomb campus from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Tanner Circle, in the far east section of Q-Lot. All members of the WIU community, and members of the Macomb and surrounding communities, are invited to participate in this test opportunity. In addition to drive-thru lanes, there will be a designated bike/walkup lane in place.

WIU Self-Checker :

Individuals residing and working on WIU's campuses are still required to complete the WIU self-checker daily. During the University's holiday shutdown Dec. 24-Jan. 3, reminders will be suspended. Reminder notifications will resume Monday, Jan. 4. Due to not knowing whether individuals may still have a need to come to campus, individuals will continue to receive notification reminders of the self-check as a precautionary measure. If an individual does not plan on physically being on campus, they do not need to submit an assessment.


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