Omicron Cases Surge In EP: Where To Find COVID-19 Testing

Evergreen Park IL

27 December, 2021

7:55 PM

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EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Cook County Department of Public Health officials have issued a red alert as the omicron variant surges throughout suburban Cook County, indicating a high community transmission level. Confirmed cases in suburban Cook County shot up 199 percent in the south suburbs overall over the past week. CCDPH is advising residents to get tested, get their vaccine and booster as soon as they can; and to practice social distancing. In Evergreen Park, confirmed cases have risen by 94 percent over the past 14 days, according to new data. Last week, 114 cases were reported, making for a weekly case rate of 572 cases per 100,000 people. The village has seen a total of 3,184 confirmed cases, making for a total confirmed case rate of 15,966 per 100,000 people. According to a line graph on the CCDPH site, Evergreen Park COVID-19 case rates have edged up higher than the suburban Cook County average over the course of the pandemic as of Dec. 18. Weekly counts and rates are updated each Wednesday, and represent cases reported the previous Sunday through Saturday. Cases from the holidays have not yet added. CCDPH Facebook: Here's what a surge looks like As the omicron variant surges, so has demand for COVID-19 testing from those experiencing symptoms or been exposed to someone who tested positive, or for travel or school-related reasons. Call ahead to confirm hours and/or testing supplies. Here are some locations in the Evergreen Park area offering COVID-19 testing. This list will be updated, so check back: Physicians Immediate Care4800 W. 129th St., Alsip708-377-21699570 W. 159th St., Orland Park708-675-7070FROM THE CLINIC: If you are exhibiting symptoms, we encourage you to make an appointment, but you may also walk into any clinic. You will receive a rapid antigen test. Patients who do NOT have symptoms and need testing due to exposure or for travel, work, school, etc. can receive a Rapid COVID-19 PCR testing by appointment only. If you require a send-out PCR test, they are also available with results in 3-5 working days. Reserve a time. Alzein COVID Drive-Up Test Site (Crestwood)104025 S. Kostner Ave. (in the old Crestwood Civic Center)Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through FridayFROM THE CLINIC: PCR nasal swab testing is offered at no cost, which is covered by the U.S. Dept. of Human and Health Services. Results are emailed within 48 hours.Rapid testing is available, but requires at a PCR test, if your insurance approves. No appointment is necessary, but you can reserve an appointment if you like by calling 630-670-1673. Evergreen Park WellNow Urgent Care9501 A. Western Ave., Evergreen ParkP: 773-344-9465F: 773-344-9466FROM THE CLINIC: No appointment necessary. Walk in or schedule an appointment, especially if you are experiencing symptoms or think you have been exposed. Call or schedule a visit. Results reported by email. Southwest Urgent Care2955 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park331-204-58969900 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn708-262-99759 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through FridayFROM THE CLINIC: Call or schedule an appointment online. PCR (nasal swab testing) with results available with 48 hours. Rapid testing (mouth swabs) offered, with results available same day. Antibody testing also available, with results in 1 to 3 days. Center for COVID Control Offers free rapid and PCR testing in-office is open to any age. Call ahead to confirm test supplies. In-office, walk-up and/or drive-thru testing is offered at these locations; call ahead for appointment or hours:3500 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park773-870-54808 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily 1942 W. 87th St., Chicago224-276-76449 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Sundays 7919 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago630-205-62549:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily 12605 S. Western Ave., Blue Island877-378-30608 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday 7536 103rd St., Bridgeview630-776-82518 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday