COVID-19 Testing

Updated 07-24-2023

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General Testing Information:

CDC testing information: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know | CDC

When to Get Tested for COVID-19:

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, test right away.

If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and don’t have symptoms, wait at least 5 days after your exposure before taking a test. For more information: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know | CDC

Where to Get Tested for COVID-19:

For more information: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know | CDC

At home COVID-19 Tests:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the expiration date of many at-home COVID-19 tests. Check here for updated expiration dates: At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA

Information on Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions

Some people who have been infected with COVID-19 can experience long-term effects known as Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions

You’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Now what?

CDC Guidance for a positive test: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know | CDC

CDC Guidance for a negative test: COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know | CDC

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