The university is expanding access to free COVID-19 testing on campus and has launched a randomized diagnostic testing program.
The university’s TestNebraska site — located on the ground floor of the 17th and R Streets parking garage — increased the number of tests it can conduct and has expanded hours to include a Sunday afternoon option. Updated testing hours for the TestNebraska site are 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
The expanded hours will allow for more individuals to get tested, including students who are required to get regular testing for curricular and employment experiences — including those who serve as student teachers and workers in Lancaster County.
The TestNebraska site is open to students, faculty and staff. Testing appointments can be made through the university’s COVID-19 website.
The University Health Center is also providing tests for the campus community Monday through Saturday. Health center testing is based on a telehealth consultation and requires insurance coverage. To request a telehealth appointment, students can call 402-472-5000.
Starting the week of Sept. 28, the university began randomized mitigation testing of students, faculty and staff. Campus community members selected will be asked via email to be tested. The email will include instructions on how to get tested.
The expanded testing and randomized testing program were announced in a Sept. 18 email from Chancellor Ronnie Green. The message also included details on the university’s overall testing strategy, enhanced testing for individuals in quarantine, and information about campus isolation and quarantine policies.
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/chancellor/covid-19-testing-updates