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COVID-19 Testing Site Open For People Over 60 In Chicago

March 28, 2020 / 11:17 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A coronavirus testing site in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood is the first one open to the public, Chicago Fire officials say.

Testing at 6959 Forest Preserve Drive now accepting people over the age of 60 who have symptoms of COVID-19 for testing. First responders and health care people still being tested. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME TESTING OPEN TO PUBLIC ANYONE OVER 60 WITH SYMPTOMS COME NOW!
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 28, 2020

The site at 6959 Forest Preserve Drive is now accepting people over the age of 60 who are showing symptoms of COVID-19.

First responders and health care workers are still being tested.

IDPH COVID-19 screening area on Forest Preserve Drive will be open to all first responders and health care professionals. Starting Saturday, any person over 60 with symptoms can also be tested! First Come First Served.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 28, 2020

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COVID-19 Testing Site Open For People Over 60 In Chicago

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