Here’s where you can get a coronavirus test in the Milwaukee area, including free testing sites – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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The cavernous interior of the tent to be used for the testing in a parking lot at Miller Park park. On October 19 testing for Covid19 will begin at Miller Park, staffed by the guard, the Health Department and the county EMS team. The site will have a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 tests each day.(Photo: Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin is struggling with a growing surge ofCOVID-19 cases that's showing no signof slowing down.

Health officials are encouraging people to get tested, especially those whoare experiencing symptoms of the virus or may have been exposed to someone who has it.

Here is some information on what to do and where to go to get tested for COVID-19 in the Milwaukee area. Be aware thatdifferent testing sites have different policies in terms of whether appointments are needed or symptoms are required.

The state Department of Health Services also maintains an up-to-datemap of Wisconsin's testing locations, including their hours and appointment information.People can also call 2-1-1 for information about getting COVID-19 testing.

Residents can also contact their health care providers to check their testing options.

The Wisconsin National Guard is conducting free, drive-throughtesting for those age 5 and older. No symptoms or appointments are required. The testing sites are located on the south side atUMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave., and on the north side at theBarack Obama School -Custer Stadium site, 4300 W. Fairmount Ave.

Their current hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday and Saturday.

These National Guard sites are open through Saturday, but will be closed starting nextweek as the National Guard transitions out of its testing role in Milwaukee.

With the Wisconsin National Guard shifting its testing operation to other parts of the state, local leaders are providingtesting at two health centers and are set to open a central testing site at Miller Park on Oct. 19.

Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Road,and Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St., are now providing free, no appointment needed testing.

Hours atNorthwest Health Center andSouthside Health Center will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

The sites arestaffed by the Milwaukee Health Department with assistance from the Milwaukee Fire Department and a county EMS team.

The cavernous tent to be used for the testing in a parking lot at Miller Park park. On October 19 testing for Covid19 will begin at Miller Park, staffed by the guard, the Health Department and the county EMS team. The site will have a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 tests each day.(Photo: Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Testing will begin at Miller Parkon Monday.

The Miller Park site will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The free, drive-throughtesting site will be for anyone age 5 and older.No symptoms or appointments are required. People who have symptoms or may have been exposed to someone with the virus are especially encouraged to get tested.

The Miller Park site will be staffed by the guard, the Health Department and the county EMS team.

As the guard transitions out of the city, officials anticipate a fully civilian testing staff by Nov. 25.

That site will have a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000tests each day.

A number of Milwaukee community health centers are offering testing with no income, insurance or immigration restrictions. Appointments are required, and you can call 2-1-1 or any of the centers below directly if you are experiencing symptoms.

On the north side:

Milwaukee Health Services Inc., 2555 N. King Drive or8200 W. Silver Spring Drive. Call 414-372-8080.

Outreach Community Health Centers, 210 W. Capitol Drive. Call414-727-6320.

Progressive Community Health Centers,3522 W. Lisbon Ave. Those with symptoms can call 414-882-2040 for an appointment at the outdoor drive-through.

On the south side:

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center,930 W. Historic Mitchell St.Those with symptoms can call 414-383-9526 to make an appointment.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers,2906 S. 20th St.or 1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive, for established patients only. The health center is accepting new patients forthose who do not have a doctor. Call 414-672-1353.

AdvocateAurora is providing community testing in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Green Bay. Testing is available to people who are either experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Appointments are required. Those interested in getting tested can call the hotline at 877-819-5034 or go to http://www.aah.org/testing.

In Wisconsin, all Froedtert Health locations require an appointment. Call your primary care provider's office or the Froedtert hotline at 414-805-2000.

Ascension also requires appointments forCOVID-19 tests. Callthe hotline at 833-981-0711 or go to the website to get more information.

CVS is offering testing at locations in Milwaukee and surrounding communities, including inCudahy,Franklin, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, Wauwatosa andWest Allis. Appointments are required.

You must provide identification and proof of insurance at your appointment.

Walgreens is offering testing at five Milwaukee-area locations.Testing for those eligiblerequires an appointment.

Patients need to bring a copy of their appointment confirmation email, photo identification and their insurance card, if applicable.

Walgreens uses pharmacist-guided self-administered tests, which are free for those who meet CDC criteria as determined by the screening form.

A testing site in Waukesha County is now doing free COVID tests five days a week at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road. The National Guard administers tests several days a week with health professionals filling in the remaining days.

The Waukesha Free Clinic, 237 Wisconsin Ave.,will administer COVID-19 tests from noon to 4 p.m.Tuesdayand Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. alternating Fridayand Saturday.

The National Guard does free testing in Washington and Ozaukee counties on limited days. Testing is first come, first served and people are encouraged to register in advance. The sites can only test 300 people per day.

In Ozaukee County:

Ozaukee County Transit Services, 410 S. Spring St., Port Washington, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 31;Nov. 7, 14 and 21; and Dec. 1 and 8.

In Washington County:

Washington County Fair Park, 300 Highway PV, just south of West Bend, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 13, 20 and27; Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and Dec. 1 and 8.

Contact Mary Spicuzzaat (414) 224-2324 ormary.spicuzza@jrn.com. Followheron Twitter at @MSpicuzzaMJS.

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