COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

COVID-19 Testing

Information on when to get tested, how to access tests and use at-home COVID-19 tests

For assistance in scheduling a COVID-19 testing or vaccine appointment, call the Community Action Board helpline (831) 440-3556 (assistance is available in English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui).

Si ocupa asistencia para hacer una cita para pruebas y vacunas de COVID-19, llame a la línea de ayuda de la Junta de Acción Comunitaria (831) 440-3556 (la asistencia está disponible en inglés, español, mixteco y triqui).

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living including scheduling a vaccine and COVID-19 test appointment. Get connected with DIAL by phone call, text message or videophone at: (888) 677-1199, or email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.

Find a nearby testing location in California at MyTurn.ca.gov. 

People without health insurance do not have to pay for COVID-19 testing at Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) locations. Uninsured patients can search for a nearby ICATT location by using the CDC No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator. 

Individuals interested in any of these testing sites should contact the testing provider or visit the testing provider website for the most current information, including holiday hours.

COVID-19 Testing Sites

COVID-19 Treatment

Treatments must be started early, so don't delay testing. Everyone 12 years and older who tests positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms should ask a doctor about treatment.

If you tested positive for COVID-19, are having symptoms, and are unable to connect with a medical provider within 24 hours of your positive test, you can call (833) 686-5051 or make an appointment at www.sesamecare.com/COVID for a free telehealth visit. All providers have access to a translation service and can prescribe COVID-19 medication if appropriate.

COVID-19 medications Paxlovid and Lagevrio are currently free for anyone in California, regardless of patient’s insurance or immigration status. If you incurred a cost for getting either medication, the California Department of Public Health can follow up with the pharmacy provider on your behalf to seek reimbursement. You may submit a complaint by either calling the State COVID-19 hotline 833-422-4255, emailing CDPHtherapeutics@cdph.ca.gov, or completing this online form. 

While treatments can prevent hospitalization and death, they are not a substitute for vaccination. Vaccination remains the safest, most effective way to protect you from COVID-19. 

For more information see:

• About COVID-19 Treatment (Covid19.ca.gov)
• Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19 (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)