Increased COVID-19 Testing Opportunities

FREE drive-up testing for COVID-19 will be held at three locations in Bayfield County in the next two weeks:

  • Thursday, June 11th – Red Cliff/Legendary Water Casino Parking Lot
  • Wednesday, June 17th – Drummond/Civic Center Parking Lot
  • Thursday, June 18th – Iron River/Community Center Parking Lot

 

Testing at all locations will be available from 11 am to 7 pm.

Some details:

  • Those being tested will not need to get out of the car
  • The testing will be done with a nasal swab
  • Anyone 5 years and older may be tested
  • List of possible symptoms includes: runny nose, cough, fever, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue/extreme tiredness, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting or nausea, chills, etc.
  • Minors must have a parent or legal guardian present for testing.
  • Testing will be done on a first come/first served basis
  • Wisconsin National Guard members will be doing the testing

 

We are encouraging asymptomatic folks to be tested, especially ambulance, fire, law enforcement and health providers.

Please don’t stay away for fear of saving a test, as there are over 1000 tests available to be used in Bayfield County. More information can be found at the Bayfield County website.