Should I get a test even if I don’t have coronavirus symptoms?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Yes. Community-wide testing is a critical step toward re-opening the County and allows us to identify and increase our understanding of COVID-19 community spread. This includes collecting a broad sample…
Who can I call at the State to get more information about these tests?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
Will people from other counties be able to visit the new sites?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
How many tests will these new sites complete daily?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
These new sites enable the County to increase testing by more than 260 tests per day. This will help us meet our goal of providing 600-800 tests per day.
Are these serology (antibody) tests?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
No. These are viral tests taken with a swab inside the nose, to detect someone actively infected with COVID-19. Antibody tests are blood tests and are typically taken at least…
Is this the only way to get tested?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
No. Individuals with coronavirus-like symptoms should still contact their medical providers to seek treatment and testing. Medical providers continue to offer testing to symptomatic patients. In addition, these new testing…
Do I need health insurance to get a test?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
No. Tests are free to the public. If individuals have insurance, their insurance providers will be billed. Patients will not receive a bill for any testing services. Uninsured individuals may…
Is this a drive thru test?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
How do I make an appointment if I don’t speak English?https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness InformationSonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information//socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.png
The website appointment system is not currently available in languages other than English. Individuals who speak another language may call 1(888) 634-1123 to be connected with interpreters to assist in…
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Appointments can be made online at https://lhi.care/covidtesting. People without internet access can call 1(888) 634-1123. The website appointment system is not currently available in other languages. Individuals who speak a…