Testing for COVID-19

What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself and others

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Know about COVID-19

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person.
  • The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world.
  • COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness.
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Practice social distancing

  • Buy groceries and medicine, go to the doctor, and complete banking activities online when possible.
  • If you must go in person, stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch.
  • Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as much as possible.
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Know how COVID-19 is spread

  • You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person.
  • You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
  • You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
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Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick

  • Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
  • Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
  • Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home.
  • There is no specific treatment for COVID-19, but you can seek medical care to help relieve your symptoms.
  • If you need medical attention, call ahead.
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Protect yourself and others from COVID-19

  • There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others.
  • Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth in public settings.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
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Know your risk for severe illness

  • Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19.
  • Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more severe illness.

COVID-19 – Symptoms for the Coronavirus

Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include the following:

Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.

*Seek medical care immediately if someone has the following emergency warning signs of COVID-19:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips and face

This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other
symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

COVID-19 Testing

Know about COVID-19

Step 1:

Call 562-273-4400 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. OR Request an appointment online Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Step 2:

Visit the testing location below at your appointment time. Follow instructions on site for your testing. Bilingual staff will be on site to assist.

Test Site:

8540 ALONDRA BLVD. STE B-2 PARAMOUNT, CA 90723

What do your results mean?

If you test positive for COVID-19, take steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

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Stay Home

Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

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Stay In Touch With Your Doctor

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Get Rest And Stay Hydrated

Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.

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Seperate Yourself From Other People

As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home.

If you test negative for COVID-19

  • You probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected.
  • However, that does not mean you will not get sick.
  • It is possible that you were very early in your infection when your sample was collected and that you could test positive later.
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10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home

If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:

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Stay home from work and school. And stay away from other public places. If you must go out, avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing or taxis.

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cover your cough and sneezes.

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Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms, get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately.

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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

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Get rest and stay hydrated.

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As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home.Also, you should use a separate bathroon, if available. If your need to be around other people in or outside of the home, wear a cloth face covering.

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If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider ahead of time and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19.

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Avoid sharing personal items with other people in your household, like dishes, towels, and bedding.

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For medical emergencies, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that you have or may have COVID-19.

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Clean all surfaces that are touched often, like counters, tabletops, and doorknobs. Use household cleaning sprays or wipes according to the label instructions.

COVID-19 Testing here by appointment only

Testing Centre:
COMMUNITY MEDICINE INC. 8540 Alondra Blvd. Suite B-2 Paramount, CA 90723-5200