Are masks required at testing locations?
Yes. Regardless of any other guidelines or facility rules, masks are required for all
staff and testers to minimize exposure pursuant to CDC guidelines.
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Are masks required in testing locations?
CDC guidance currently states that masks are required in all healthcare settings. As such, we require all patients, staff, and any other visitor to remain masked at all times at our collection sites except when producing a specimen.
What information is required to be tested?
People utilizing a SHIELD community testing site must provide an email address or phone number as identification to be tested and receive results. For testing at schools or other organizations not open to the public, the sponsoring organization may ...
Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) Community Testing Location FAQs
What type of testing is done at CRCE? The test done at CRCE is provided by SHIELD Illinois. Prior to taking a test, refrain from eating/drinking/smoking 60 minutes before testing. SHIELD Illinois testing supplies will be used and tests will be ...
What information is required is required for the questionnaire?
The information that is required are: 1). General Information Organization type SHIELD ID Organization/district name 2). Main Office Information Website Facility phone Mailing address 3). Shipping Address 4). Main Point of Contact Full Name Email ...
How often should we be testing?
Testing at least twice a week maximizes SHIELD’s ability to find infections early and break the transmission chain. However, if contact tracing is strong at your location, weekly testing can be effective. The more frequently someone is tested, the ...