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Should I get a test even if I don’t have coronavirus symptoms? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Should I get a test even if I don’t have coronavirus symptoms?

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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Who can I call at the State to get more information about these tests? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Who can I call at the State to get more information about these tests?

Media outlets or others are welcome to email Cal OES at media@caloes.ca.gov.

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Will people from other counties be able to visit the new sites? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Will people from other counties be able to visit the new sites?

Yes, OptumServe sites will be able to support patients from adjacent counties.

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How many tests will these new sites complete daily? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How many tests will these new sites complete daily?

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.

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Are these serology (antibody) tests? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Are these serology (antibody) tests?

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…

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Is this the only way to get tested? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Is this the only way to get tested?

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…

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Do I need health insurance to get a test? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Do I need health insurance to get a test?

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…

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Is this a drive thru test? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Is this a drive thru test?

No. People will need to get out of their cars to be tested.

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How do I make an appointment if I don’t speak English? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How do I make an appointment if I don’t speak English?

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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How do I make an appointment? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How do I make an appointment?

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…

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