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COVID-19 Testing
- What You Need to Know
- Test Types
- What You Need to Know
The California Department of Public Health provides information on COVID-19 testing, including how to find a testing site, what to expect during and after the test, and how to protect yourself and others. Learn more about the state's testing strategy, capacity, and data on the Testing webpage.
- How to Get Tested
Each person with a Medi-Cal card can receive up to 8 free...
- Coronavirus
Tracking COVID-19 in CA. California tracks data on COVID-19...
- COVID-19 Testing Programs
COVID-19 Testing Programs. November 6, 2023. Free COVID-19...
- COVID-19 Testing in California
COVID-19 symptoms can feel like a common cold (including...
- How to Get Tested
- Where Can I Access Free at Home Self-Tests to Find Out If I Am infected?
- If I Have Tests at Home, Should I Go to A Healthcare Provider For Testing?
- Can I Buy Covid-19 Medications (Paxlovid Or Lagevrio) at The Drug Store?
If you think you might be infected with COVID-19, either because you've been exposed or because you have symptoms, you should take a COVID-19 test. 1. Four free at-home tests per household mailed by the U.S. government continue to be available at this time (limited to one order per address). Order through the U.S Postal Service at the COVID.govwebs...
If you have tests at home, it is not necessary to go to a health care provider for testing. If you are experiencing severe symptoms, are getting worse, or do not seem to be recovering after four or five days, you should contact a healthcare provider for evaluation.
A prescription from a health care provider is needed to get Paxlovid or Lagevrio. Learn more about who should seek treatment by visiting the CDPH treatment pageor by calling 833-686-5051.
If you’re experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (which include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, body aches and more) you should test for COVID-19. You can test for COVID-19 two ways: Test yourself with an at-home test. Learn more about how to get tested . If negative, test again in 1–2 days. If still negative, take a 3rd test in 1–2 days.