McCook Community College offering COVID-19 testing Wednesday

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McCOOK, Neb. -- Mid-Plains Community College will offer free COVID-19 testing for its students and employees in McCook on Wednesday.

The testing, part of the TestNebraska initiative is open to anyone with a college ID – regardless of whether they are showing symptoms.

The testing will be offered from 8-11:45 a.m. at the Upper Kelly Park Shelter House, just east of the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center.

The services will be conducted by Community Hospital, and will be walk-through only. Those who attend will be asked to wear masks covering their mouths and noses and maintain 6-feet of social distance while standing in line.

A QR code with a link to a survey will be available at the shelter. The survey must be filled out before testing. Test results will be emailed within three to four business days.

More information about testing in McCook is available through Dr. Brian Obert at (308) 345-8109 or obertb@mpcc.edu.