Changes At Joliet Walmart Coronavirus Testing Site

JOLIET, IL —This week, changes were announced for the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in the Walmart Supercenter’s parking lot at 2424 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.

The testing site – supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth, and state and local officials – has now transformed into an appointment-only model that is available for not only first responders and healthcare providers but also anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

Those eligible can sign up for an appointment at www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com. There are no out-of-pocket costs associated with the appointment. Additional updated details include the following:

• The site is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. First responders, healthcare providers, and anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 will be tested. The online portal will screen individuals to confirm they meet CDC testing eligibility.
• Those being tested must stay in their vehicles. Individuals who walk up will not be tested. The verification of eligibility criteria and an ID check will be administered first. Those being tested will then be given a self-administered nasal swab for their nose while being observed by a medical volunteer to guarantee they are administering the test correctly. The sealed sample will then be dropped into a container while leaving out of the drive-thru site.
• The site is staffed by volunteers that include eTrueNorth team members and Walmart healthcare professionals.
• eTrueNorth is handling the processing of test samples and will provide results to those tested as well as the appropriate health departments.

Those with questions regarding the test can call 800-635-8611.

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