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Testing & COVID-19 – What You Need to Know

Did you know that COVID-19 can feel like a common cold, flu or seasonal allergies? If you're experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (which include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, body aches and more) please get tested! Here is how you can test for COVID-19:

Test yourself with an over the counter at-home test (PDF)
Find a testing site near you at MyTurn

Get the latest testing guidance and testing resources.

If your test is positive, you can take better care of yourself and prevent spread to others. Treatments are also available for COVID-19 and reduce your risk of hospitalization and death. Do not wait until you feel worse—treatments work better if started right away. Contact a medical provider or find a Test to Treat site to see if you are eligible for treatment.

Fact Sheets

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COVID-19 Testing in California – What You Need to Know (PDF) – English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese.

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What to Do If You Are Exposed to COVID-19 (PDF) – English, Spanish

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Over the Counter COVID-19 At-Home Tests (PDF) – English, Spanish

Social Media Messaging

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English

	Suggested Messaging: Exposed to someone who tested positive for #COVID19? Get tested 3-5 days after close contact, even if you do not feel sick and are fully vaccinated and/or boosted. For more information: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing Protect your family. Protect your community. Protect California. #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: #COVID19 symptoms can feel like a common cold, seasonal allergies, or the flu. Get tested if you have any symptoms. For more information: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing Protect your family. Protect your community. Protect California. #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: #DYK: You can get free at-home COVID-19 tests? Get 8 free tests per person each month through your medical insurance (contact your insurance for specific details). Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by testing when you have symptoms or have been exposed. #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: Have you been exposed to COVID-19? Protect yourself and others by taking an at-home rapid COVID-19 test 3-5 days after an exposure. Learn more about at-home testing at: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: Do you have COVID-19 symptoms? An at-home rapid COVID-19 test can quickly tell you if you have COVID-19 or not. Learn more about COVID-19 at-home testing at: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: Stay #COVIDsafe and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Test before and 3-5 days after attending in-person events or gatherings. Learn more about testing options by going to: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing
	Suggested Messaging: Heading home after your vacation? #TravelCOVIDSafe by testing as close to your departure as possible. Learn more about how to #TravelCOVIDSafe: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #GetTestedCA
	Suggested Messaging: Heading home after traveling? Make sure you are being #COVIDSafe. Test before traveling to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about COVID-19 testing go to: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing

Spanish

	Suggested Messaging: ¿Expuesto a alguien que dio positivo por #COVID19? Hazte la prueba de 3 a 5 días después del contacto cercano, incluso si no te sientes enfermo y estás completamente vacunado y / o recibiste el refuerzo. Para más información: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing Protege a tu familia. Protege a tu comunidad. Protege a California. #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: Los síntomas de #COVID19 pueden sentirse como un resfriado común, alergias estacionales o gripe. Hazte la prueba si tienes algún síntoma. Para más información: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing Protege a tu familia. Protege a tu comunidad. Protege a California. #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: #¿SabíasQué?: Puedes recibir gratis pruebas caseras de COVID-19. Obtén 8 pruebas gratis por persona cada mes a través de tu seguro médico (comunícate con tu proveedor de seguro para obtener detalles específicos). Ayuda a desacelerar la propagación del COVID-19 haciéndote la prueba cuando tengas síntomas o estés expuesto. #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: ¿Has estado expuesto al COVID-19? Protégete y protege a los demás haciéndote una prueba casera rápida de COVID-19 de 3 a 5 días después de estar expuesto. Obtén más información sobre las pruebas caseras de COVID-19 en: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: ¿Tienes síntomas de COVID-19? Una prueba casera rápida de COVID-19 puede decirte de inmediato si tienes COVID-19 o no. Obtén más información sobre las pruebas caseras de COVID-19 en: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: Mantente #LibreDeCOVID y ayuda a desacelerar la propagación del COVID-19. Hazte la prueba antes y de 3 a 5 días después de asistir a eventos o reuniones en persona. Obtén más información sobre opciones de pruebas en: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing
	Suggested Messaging: ¿Vuelves a casa después de tus vacaciones? #ViajaLibreDeCOVID haciéndote la prueba lo más cerca posible de tu partida. Obtén más información sobre cómo #ViajarLibreDeCOVID: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing #HáganseLaPruebaCA
	Suggested Messaging: ¿Vuelves a casa después de viajar? Asegúrate de estar #LibreDeCOVID. Hazte la prueba antes de viajar para prevenir la propagación del COVID-19. Para obtener más información sobre las pruebas de COVID-19, visita: http://cdph.ca.gov/testing