Do You Need a COVID-19 Test?
You may need a COVID-19 test if you:
- Are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- are a close contact to someone with COVID-19
- are or have traveled (Click Here to see travel guidance)
How to Get A COVID-19 Test
If you need COVID-19 testing:
- Go to one of the Drive-Thru testing locations in our community (See next section for locations and testing information). OR
- Click here for a list of additional testing sites in our community from the Illinois Department of Public Health. OR
- Call your healthcare provider who can also provide guidance and facilitate testing
Drive-Thru Testing Locations
A drive-thru Community Based Testing Site is available in our community that offers free COVID-19 testing. Anyone who needs a test can come to get tested. No appointment is needed. You can get tested with or without symptoms.
State Community Based Testing Site - Rockford
1321 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL - Drive-Up outside by the tents
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
You can pre-register for testing at this site which will make your test result available to you electronically through a patient account. To pre-register, go to https://www.testdirectly.com/patient/home
For general questions about COVID-19, please call the Illinois Department of Public Health at 1-800-889-3931 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For questions about COVID-19 specific to Winnebago County, please call 1-815-319-6705. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.