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SHIELD ILLINOIS

SHIELD Illinois is the University of Illinois System’s initiative to make our innovative covidSHIELD saliva-based COVID-19 test available to K-12 schools, colleges and universities, companies and the public across the state of Illinois.

 

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KEEPING SCHOOLS OPEN

We’re helping more than 1,700 schools, colleges and universities across the state so students can continue getting a quality education and keep learning on track.

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ENSURING SAFER COMMUNITIES

We have community testing locations statewide through partnerships with government, community colleges, and non-profit organizations to make free testing convenient and fast.

FIND A SITE NEAR YOU

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GETTING ILLINOIS BACK TO WORK

Business and industries are also working with us to provide testing for their employees to minimize outbreaks and reduce staff downtime, so we can all get back on the job and back in business.

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LOCATIONS

Visit our interactive map to find the collection site or lab near you.

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Visit shieldillinois.com to learn more about the development of the innovative saliva-based test, its benefits compared to other tests, and how your organization or school can partner with us.

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OUTSIDE ILLINOIS

 

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Organizations and schools outside the state of Illinois can partner with Shield T3 to provide test, tell, target solutions to keep your community safe.

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