Throughout the state of Wisconsin, access to COVID-19 testing is increasing. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider and ask to be tested. If you live in or around Waushara County and are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, the Waushara County Health Department is offering four community testing events for you to get tested. The Waushara County Health Department is holding four drive-through testing events by appointment only. All of these events will be free of charge. The first event will happen on Tuesday, May 12 in Wild Rose. Additional community testing sites and information will be announced in the coming days.
Information for the Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Testing Event
This event is by appointment only. Any Wisconsin resident aged 5 years old and up who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is welcome at this event. Parental consent is needed for ages 5-17 years.
1. Make your appointment by calling the Waushara County Health Department at 920-787-6590.
2. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
3. Time: 12:00 (Noon) – 5:00pm
4. Location: Wild Rose Fire Department, 145 Grant Avenue, Wild Rose, WI 54984
Symptoms of COVD-19 include:
• Fever, defined as a measured temperature greater than 100.4°F
• Subjective fever, for example if a person feels unusually warm to the touch, or reports sensations similar to previous experiences of fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Chills or rigors (repetitive shaking chills)
• Muscle aches (myalgia)
• New loss of taste or smell
For up-to-date information and announcements about Waushara County’s COVID-19 response, visit the Health Department webpage at www.wausharacountypublichealth.com. We encourage you to follow @WausharaHealth on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more about the additional COVID-19 community testing events and other information.
