In observance of the upcoming holiday, the OptumServe COVID-19 test site at the Health and Human Services building will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022. The site will resume operations on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 7 AM to 3 PM. The test site will also be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 for the New Year holiday. Testing will resume the following Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Persons who have symptoms will be tested for both COVID and influenza.

Register for no-cost OptumServe testing at the lhi.care website or by calling 1-888-634-1123. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. This site includes the “Test-to-Treat” format where individuals may be tested, assessed by a medical provider, and (if appropriate) prescribed antiviral pills for COVID treatment. Persons should bring a list of all medications and supplements for assessment by the medical provider. PCR test swab collection is available from OptumServe for symptomatic individuals or if required prior to a medical or dental procedure.

Free at-home test kit ordering is available again, 4 tests for each household, delivered by the US Postal Service. To order at-home test kits, visit covid.gov/tests or call 1-800-232-0233. An At Home Testing fact sheet is available, and COVID-19 testing options within Amador and the surrounding areas are listed on the Amador County Testing Sites website. If you test positive for COVID, even at-home, seek medical advice as soon as possible so you can start treatment to avoid getting very sick. Talk to your doctor, call the California COVID Hotline at 1-833-422-4255, or visit the covid19.ca.gov/treatment website to find free treatment.

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