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PCR Covid tests now taking a week to process

By Jonathan Krause Jan 19, 2022 | 11:14 AM

Increased demand is slowing down the time needed to process some COVID-19 tests. Appleton Emergency Management Coordinator Cassidy Walsh says you may have to wait up to a week for the results of the more-accurate P-C-R tests.

The testing site at the former Best Buy on South Kensington Drive is now requiring appointments for rapid-result tests–as those are in short supply.