Los Angeles County recently announced that they are providing free COVID-19 test services to those who want to get tested for the deadly virus, according to an article. It means that residents of the country whether they are showcasing symptoms of the illness or not showing any symptoms at all can get free COVID-19 tests upon request. 

However, in an article, residents from the country are first encouraged to seek tests from their primary care provider or health care center. Those who are not able to get tests will be given free COVID-19 tests by the county. Furthermore, the article reveals that there will be certain criteria for those who will be prioritized for free coronavirus testing services.

Who Are Prioritized For The Services?

Those who are showing symptoms to COVID-19 such as fevers, coughs, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, muscle pain, and chills will be prioritized for the free COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles County. Also, those who were not showing symptoms to the deadly illness who are at least 65 years old and people with pre-existing health conditions, regardless of their age, will be prioritized for the free testing services for the county. Moreover, those who work for essential businesses such as those who are handling food, providing security services, offering health care, cleaning and sanitizing facilities, and working for the government will also be receiving free COVID-19 tests from Los Angeles. 

Who Needs To Be Tested for The Novel Coronavirus?

According to the CDC, the criteria for people who need to get tested for the novel coronavirus will vary from every state in the country. However, the CDC had released guidelines on who should get the test. The guidelines provided by the CDC include the classification of high priority COVID-19 positive prospects and those who are classified as a priority. 

How Long Will It Take To Get Results?

According to an article, those who took the COVID-19 test in Los Angeles will have to wait more or less three to four days before the results of the test are provided. Those who will test positive from the COVID-19 test will know the news through a phone call while those who are negative to the COVID-19 test will receive the news from an email. You can get the list of where to get COVID-19 tests in the country here. However, you should take note that you need to get an appointment first before getting the test. It means that you cannot get the test without an appointment in those COVID-19 testing locations. 

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How Are COVID-19 Tests Conducted?

Based on an article, there is a variety of COVID-19 tests being administered across the United States. 

According to an article, one way of administering a COVID-19 test is by getting swab samples from a person. The article reveals that a swab measuring six inches is used to collect a sample from a person by using it for the nose and the mouth. After collecting samples, the article reveals that the swabs will be placed inside a tightly sealed container before delivery to a laboratory.