Quad Cities health departments announce over 100 COVID-19 cases on Thursday

COVID-19 numbers are on the rise in the Quad Cites area.

On Thursday, Scott and Rock Island counties announced a total of over 100 positive cases.

In Rock Island County, 67 new cases were reported, bringing the county total to 4,364. There are currently 25 patients in the hospital and the deaths remain at 101.

In Scott County, 42 new cases and one new death were reported. The health department says the new COVID-19 death is a person over the age of 80. Scott County has now had 4,835 coronavirus cases.

Those wishing to get tested for COVID-19 can do so at the following locations:

Illinois residents:

  • A temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County this weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
    • Testing will be in the parking lot of the Camden Centre located within Camden Park, 2701 1st St., Milan. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Community-based testing sites are available to any Illinois resident, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment or doctor referral is needed at state-operated drive-through sites. Photo identification is required. Testing is available at no cost to the individual.

Iowa residents:

  • The TestIowa site moves into the Sears Automotive site at NorthPark Mall in Davenport on Oct. 30. Check with the website for hours. In order for Iowa residents to be tested at this site, they need to log onto www.TestIowa.gov, complete an assessment, and schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted through this site.

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