COVID Testing Near Manhattan: Where To Find Locations

MANHATTAN, IL — As the 7-day average positivity rate in Will County jumped to 9.81 percent as of Dec. 27, an increase of 2.42 percent from the past seven days, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more Manhattan residents are seeking COVID-19 tests but running into roadblocks finding them.

As of Dec. 22, Will County had 4,617 new cases, up 47.56 percent from the previous week's cases, according to CDC's latest available data.

The Will County Health Department on its website lists 59 COVID-19 testing sites in Will County. Here are the ones closest to Manhattan:

• CVS, 2050 Nelson Road in New Lenox.
• Physicians Immediate Care, 621 E. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox.
• CVS, 11200 Lincoln Highway in Mokena.
• Will County Community Health Center- Lewis University Field House, One University Drive in Romeoville.
• Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness, Inc., 1200 Eagle Street in Joliet.

Hours of operation and appointment requirements vary by site, so it's advised to check the Will County Health Department website to determine which site is best based on individual needs.

While cases are significantly up in Will County, deaths are down. The CDC reported 17 deaths in Will County for the week ending Dec. 22, down 15 percent from the previous week.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that as of Monday 8,091,754 Illinoisans ages 5 and up, or 67.9 percent of the population, are fully vaccinated; 9,069,185, or 76.1 percent, have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

For a full list of COVID-19 testing locations in Will County, click on this link.

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