UW System COVID-19 testing sites extend operations into spring
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- University of Wisconsin System's community COVID-19 surge testing sites will extend operations into spring at UW System campuses.
President Tommy Thompson made the announcement Monday, Jan. 25.
Most of the 22 surge testing sites were scheduled to close, however, an additional 140,000 tests will be used across Wisconsin the coming weeks.
The extension of the community tests begin Monday at UW Oshkosh and will launch at other sites in the coming days. Not all original sites will continue surge testing. University's set up surge testing sites last fall and began testing in early November.
“We thank the federal government for their confidence in us, and we’re pleased that our university sites can continue to be used in the fight against this insidious disease,” President Thompson said. “Where there’s a problem, I want the UW System here to help.”
Those interested in receiving a rapid-result test should register here or call 1-800-635-8611.
The following is the list of extended surge testing sites and the date testing starts again:
UW-Eau Claire: Zorn Arena
121 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Tuesday, Feb. 2
UW-Eau Claire -- Barron County: Gymnasium
1800 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI 54868
Tuesday, Feb. 2
UW-Green Bay: Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
2450 Weidner Center Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311
Wednesday, Jan. 27
UW-La Crosse: Cartwright Center
1741 State St., 3rd Floor, La Crosse, WI 54601
Monday, Feb. 1
UW Oshkosh: Culver Family Welcome Center
625 Pearl Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901
Monday, Jan. 25
UW-Parkside: Tallent Hall
900 Wood Rd., Kenosha, WI 53144
Wednesday, Jan. 27
UW-River Falls: Hoffman Park Storm Shelter
547 Hanson Dr., River Falls, WI 54022
Tuesday, Feb. 2
UW-Stevens Point: Dreyfus University Center
1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wednesday, Feb. 3
UW-Stevens Point Marshfield
2000 W 5th St., Marshfield, WI 54449
Tuesday, Feb. 2
UW-Stevens Point Wausau
608 S 7th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Monday, Feb. 1
UW-Stout: Sports & Fitness Center
220 13th Ave. E, Menomonie, WI 54751
Monday, Feb. 1
UW-Whitewater: Community Engagement Center
1260 W Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190
Monday, Feb. 1