COVID-19 testing available at the McHenry vaccination site

On July 6, the McHenry County Department of Health, in partnership with Curative, announced that COVID-19 testing is available at the current mass vaccination site located at 1900 N. Richmond Road in McHenry.

The location will offer antigen and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Depending on what type of test is administered, the amount of time to receive results can take anywhere from 15 minutes for the antigen test or 24 to 48 hours for the PCR test. Individuals will be notified of their results via text and e-mail.

Individuals are encouraged to make an appointment at Curative.com and to bring their insurance information. The uninsured will not be turned away.

"Along with vaccination, testing plays a key role in helping reduce the spread of COVID in our county. By identifying individuals who are infected, testing prevents further person-to-person transmission," said Susan Karras, MCDH Public Health Nursing Director. "If you test positive, please isolate yourself from others and answer the call from the MCDH contact tracer."

Avoid severe illness caused by COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Vaccine locations can be found at Vaccines.gov. More information about contact tracing in McHenry County is available at bit.ly/MCDHCovidSupport, and additional testing locations can be found at bit.ly/MCDHCovidTesting1.