MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Charlie Berens of the Manitowoc Minute are teaming up to encourage Wisconsinites to get tested for COVID-19.
In the latest of Thompson’s “Smash COVID” video series, Thompson and Berens joined forces to smash watermelons as part of an awareness campaign that pushes for residents to take advantage of COVID-19 testing sites on UW System campuses throughout the state.
“We all want to smash COVID, and I’m happy to join President Thompson in bringing attention to these free tests,” Berens said. “Keep ‘er Movin’ Wisconsin – through the COVID testing line.”
In total, there are 22 testing sites on or near UW System campuses that provide free, rapid testing to anyone who needs one. The testing sites are expected to run until Jan. 23.
“With our partners at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, we began surge testing in early November when the virus was raging across Wisconsin,” Thompson said. “Since then, the number of cases in our state has been dropping, and surge testing has been a critical factor because we could quickly identify potential cases.”
The latest “Smash COVID” video was filmed in downtown Waukesha and on the UW-Milwaukee Waukesha campus.
Watch the full video below.
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