Western Illinois University Unveils New Summer Covid Protocols And Changes

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The University continues to follow Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order, which was recently extended and outlines testing requirements for unvaccinated employees and students who are physically on WIU’s campuses. Due to continued negotiations between the State of Illinois and the SHIELD Illinois testing program, WIU will change its testing methods until further notice. Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Western will use antigen nasal swab testing (self-administered simple swab around each nostril) on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. This testing method will allow users... Read More