(Festus) After more than three weeks of service to the community, the temporary COVID-19 test collection site located at the Hillsboro Community Civic Club on the Jefferson County Fairgrounds will be transitioning to the new drive-through dedicated care area established at Mercy Urgent Care in Festus.
John Winkelman with Mercy Hospital in Festus says they made this move to utilize all of their resources.
Health department guidelines for testing require a fever of at least 100.4 degrees and respiratory symptoms including cough or shortness of breath or contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient.