 If you believe you’ve been exposed to the COVID-19
virus, wait three to five days before seeking a test for the most
reliable results.
The most common symptoms are fever, dry cough and tiredness,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other
less common symptoms include aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhea,
headache, loss of taste or smell and a skin rash.
If you are experiencing symptoms and want to get tested, here are
some of the locations where you can do that in Logan County.
Available testing sites in Logan County include the following:
· Logan County Department of Public Health, 109 Third St., Lincoln.
Rapid testing available. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays. Call 217-735-2317, ext. 200, to schedule appointment. All
testing done in your vehicle in health department parking lot.
· CVS pharmacy, 534 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln. PCR “nose swab” test
available. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. To receive a test,
go online at CVS.com/MinuteClinic to schedule an appointment,
drive-thru for the test. Info: 217-735-1548.
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· Walgreens, 603 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln. Hours: 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Register online at Walgreens.com, click on the
COVID-19 Testing Options link, then drive-thru for the test. Info:
217-732-1825.
· Memorial Physician Services, 515 N. College St., Lincoln. Walk-in
clinic. Will only test if symptoms present. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Info:
217-732-9681.
· Springfield Clinic, 100 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln. Must have primary
care physician with Springfield Clinic Lincoln to receive test.
Testing available by appointment only. Info: 217-735-9555.
· Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln.
Outpatient testing available for symptomatic patients only with
physician’s order. Hours: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Info: 217-605-5707.
If you are experiencing extreme shortness of breath or are unable to
manage your symptoms at home, go to your hospital’s emergency
department or call 911.
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