Free Coronavirus testing will be offered in St. Ignace on Friday July 24th, and Newberry on Saturday July 25th.
The free testing is being offered by the Michigan National Guard in partnership with LMAS District Health Department, Michigan State Police, Mackinac Straits Health System, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Luce County Road Commission, St. Ignace Area Schools, Luce County Sheriff’s Office, Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office, and Emergency Management in Mackinac and Luce.
Free COVID-19 Testing Site Schedule:
Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm-7:00pm
St. Ignace Area Schools Parking Lot
West 429 Portage Rd
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Saturday July 25, 2020 10:00am-4:00pm
Luce County Road Commission
12920 Co Rd 457
Newberry, MI 49868
Residents do not have to show symptoms of the virus to be tested, nor do they need a doctor’s note. No appointment is needed to receive testing. A state of Michigan ID is required and testing is only for those 18 years and older. Anyone coming for testing must remain in their vehicle at all times.
Testing will be conducted by medically trained members of the Michigan National Guard. Those who are tested will be able to access their results through BioReference Laboratories. Anyone with a positive results will also be notified by LMAS.
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