PRINCETON – Putnam County remains at a warning level for COVID-19, with new cases per capita being nearly four times higher than the Illinois Department of Public Health advises. Positivity rate was over 12%. Monday the Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Departments reported twelve new cases in neighboring Bureau County and three new cases in Marshall County. Since the pandemic began, Putnam County has had 59 confirmed cases.
In addition to daily testing available at Perry Memorial Hospital and St. Margaret’s Hospital,
BPMCHD will offer the following free Covid-19 testing beginning on September 30th:
Wednesday, September 30th, starting at 9:00am
Bureau County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton
Testing is free. An appointment is necessary, Call 815-872-5091 for an appointment
Thursday, October 1st and Friday October 2nd, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds Henry
Testing is Free. No appointment is necessary. Bring Insurance Card
*you will still be tested if you don’t have an insurance card
Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday October 4th 9:00am – 5:00pm
Bureau County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton
Testing is Free. No appointment is necessary. Bring Insurance Card
*you will still be tested if you don’t have an insurance card
Tuesday, October 6th, 8:00am – Noon
Bureau County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton
Testing is free. No appointment is necessary.
Wednesday, October 7th, starting at 9:00am
Bureau County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway Princeton
Testing is free. An appointment is necessary. Call 815-872-5091 for an appointment
Weekdays 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
