Kings County Health Department begins rotating schedule to provide free COVID-19 tests to residents

By The Leader Staff
Kings County Health Department begins rotating schedule to provide free COVID-19 tests to residents

The Kings County Department of Public Health (KCDPH) is working on getting free COVID-19 testing to Kings County’s communities.

It has established a rotating schedule to provide free testing starting Monday, June 8, 2020.

Testing is available for all individuals, including those who are uninsured or undocumented, and testing results are confidential. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled by calling (559) 584-1401. Walk-ins will be accepted depending on the number of appointments and if there are no-shows.

The schedule can be found on the County’s website at www.kingscovidinfo.com.

A call center is available to support anyone seeking referrals, information, and assistance with registering for either the OptumServe or the County’s testing sites. That number is (559) 852-4300, and the staff is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Assistance is also available in Spanish.

 Individuals can also be tested through their primary care provider if they experience symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed case. Please contact your primary care provider for guidance and instructions for testing.

 The County continues to stress the importance of following the State’s stay-at-home guidelines, as well as following best practices known to limit the spread of communicable diseases.

Kings County Health Department begins rotating schedule to provide free COVID-19 tests to residents

 

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