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<\/a><\/p>\nNo appointment is needed. Register ahead and show up anytime during testing hours. People can register using a QR code or by visiting https:\/\/bit.ly\/3h1pTMT. Masks covering your nose and mouth are required. Other dates and locations will be announced.<\/p>\n
The test is a self-administered nasal swab. It only goes into the nostril a little bit to gather a sample. Results typically take 1-3 days, though the actual time may vary. You will receive your results online. A text and email notification will be sent when results are ready.<\/p>\n
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, people should take these steps while waiting for test results:
\n\uf0b7 Stay home and away from others
\n\uf0b7 Monitor your health for symptoms of COVID-19
\n\uf0b7 Think about the people you have recently been around. This will be important information to give health workers if your test is positive.
\n\uf0b7 Answer the phone call from Calaveras Public Health or call 754-6460 if your test is positive.
\nTesting for COVID-19 is advised, especially:
\n\uf0b7 People who have symptoms of COVID-19
\n\uf0b7 People who have had close contact with someone that is confirmed to have COVID-19
\n\uf0b7 People who have been asked or referred to get tested by their healthcare provider<\/p>\n
No-cost testing will continue to be available at the OptumServe COVID-19 testing site in Sonora. The site is located at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Blake Elliot Building (Creekside), 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370. The OptumServe site is open 7 days a week. If you would like to be tested for COVID-19 please register at www.lhi.care\/covidtesting or call (888) 634-1123. Additional COVID-19 test sites can be found on the Calaveras County COVID-19 website.<\/p>\n
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19. The virus is spreading in the community. Stay safe by taking some simple precautions. The best ways to avoid exposure to COVID-19 are to:
\n\uf0b7 Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in public places and anywhere you will be around people who do not live with you, including close friends and family.
\n\uf0b7 Wash your hands often. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
\n\uf0b7 Stay at least 6 feet away from other people.
\n\uf0b7 Stay home if you are sick.
\n\uf0b7 Avoid crowds<\/p>\n
Symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. The symptoms of COVID-19 include:
\n\uf0b7 Fever or chills
\n\uf0b7 Cough
\n\uf0b7 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
\n\uf0b7 Fatigue
\n\uf0b7 Muscle or body aches
\n\uf0b7 Headache
\n\uf0b7 New loss of taste or smell
\n\uf0b7 Sore throat
\n\uf0b7 Congestion or runny nose
\n\uf0b7 Nausea or vomiting
\n\uf0b7 Diarrhea<\/p>\n
A person who has tested positive with COVID-19 may not have all or any of these symptoms. A person who has tested positive but does not have any symptoms is considered asymptomatic and can still pass on the virus to others while they are infectious.<\/p>\n
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing signs, seek emergency care immediately:
\nTo receive information and resources related to COVID-19 visit the Calaveras County COVID-19 website.
\n\uf0b7 Trouble breathing
\n\uf0b7 New confusion or weakness
\n\uf0b7 Bluish lips or face
\n\uf0b7 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
\n\uf0b7 Inability to wake or stay awake<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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