How safe are the COVID testing facilities?

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• Who determines the testing schedule?

  Your organization will work with the operations partner to set a testing schedule for your location. This will be based on the operations partner’s availability. 

• Isn't a collection site the perfect place for COVID-19 to spread?

  Every precaution is taken at collection sites. In fact, no collection site worker (who might spend 40 hours/week at a collection site) has been infected at work. Drooling does not generate an appreciable amount of aerosols, so there is no worry for ...

• 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 ...

• I have recently had COVID, should I still get tested?

  Testing is not recommended for people who have recovered and are within 90 days from symptom onset or a previous positive test, but testing should resume once the 90 days have passed. If you still test positive after 90 days, you should follow up ...

• 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 ...