OMRO, WI (WTAQ) – Amid a coronavirus outbreak in Omro, ThedaCare is providing free testing today.
The drive-through testing will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parking lot of Omro High School, 455 Fox Trail.
It is free and open to any community member who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, anyone who believes they may have been exposed and anyone who is concerned they may have the virus.
Appointments are recommended, but not required. They can be made at doineedacovid19test.com. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to give permission for testing.
ThedaCare has the capacity to perform 300-400 tests at this location.
The outbreak in Omro has forced the high school to hold all classes remotely. Winnebago County health officials have tied it to gatherings of high school students. As of Tuesday, the high school had at least 12 students infected, 20 total cases and 170 close contacts.
The city’s case rate was about 30% higher than the rest of Winnebago County.
