Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site To Open This Weekend In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Public health officials are sending a mobile coronavirus testing unit to Aurora’s East Side this weekend to bolster local testing capacities.

The unit is scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Fox Valley Flea Market, 1500 E. New York St., according to a news release.

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Anyone can get tested for the coronavirus at the mobile unit, regardless of symptoms, Kane County Health Department officials said, encouraging anyone who has been recently exposed to a potential or confirmed case to get tested.

Those being tested must provide a name and phone number so officials can reach them later with their test results. No photo ID is required.

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Those who want to remain in their cars during the test must be seated at a functioning window, though people can also walk to the testing site, officials said. Test results should be available within four to seven days, officials said.

Residents can also get tested at the state's testing site across from the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora and many local health care facilities. Testing sites can be found here.

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