The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Ãå±±½ûµØ, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public.
The free tests are being funded through an agreement between the Ãå±±½ûµØ Department of Public Health and SHIELD Ãå±±½ûµØ using federal relief money.
Community testing is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Student Union (west entrance).
UIS strongly encourages community members to visit UIS’ testing site to pre-register by visiting the SHIELD testing portal at .
This story aired on WCIA on May 17, 2021.