The University of Illinois Springfield is making changes to its COVID-19 testing policy.

Starting April 11, employees, faculty, staff, and long-term guests who have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will only have to test once per week.

Previously, they had to get tested twice per week.

Testing is optional for those who are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccine.

Changes are also being made to the hours of operation of the SHIELD saliva-based testing site.

The site will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 7, 2022. Watch the entire story online.