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…
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read moreYes, OptumServe sites will be able to support patients from adjacent counties.
read moreThese 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.
read moreNo. 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…
read moreNo. 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…
read moreNo. 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…
read moreNo. People will need to get out of their cars to be tested.
read moreThe 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…
read moreAppointments 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…
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