You can also purchase an at-home test at local or online retailers and pharmacies.Many tests, particularly for people experiencing symptoms, can be billed to insurance or subsidized by the Department of Health. There are no out of pocket cost for tests performed at county or state-supported test sites.Learn more about insurance reimbursement. Insurance providers will now reimburse families for up to eight tests per month.COVID-19 Tests: What does it mean for me? (PDF).Supply of any particular test varies according to demand and manufacturer capacity. The current tests available include rapid antigen tests, molecular tests (both lab-based and point of care), and some home self-tests. Over the counter test kits are also available for ordering and in pharmacies for convenient, at-home testing. For additional information on testing sites, call 2-1-1. The WA State Department of Health website maintains a directory of testing sites available in each county, with operating hours and requirements. When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.You may need to test before and/or after traveling.Call ahead or check their website before you visit. Businesses and event spaces in Washington may have testing and/or vaccination requirements before entering an establishment or event.If you’re not showing symptoms, wait five days after the exposure and then test. Get tested immediately if you’re showing symptoms. Test when you’ve been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms, so if you’re not feeling well, it’s best to get tested as soon as possible.
Testing is an important component in helping resume normal activities. Testing also helps public health officials identify and respond to outbreaks, and to track new variants of the virus. Testing allows people to take precautions, like quarantining, in a timely manner to stop the virus from spreading infected people without symptoms can still spread the virus. You can also report your test results through the Say Yes! COVID Test Digital Assistant. to 10 p.m., and Tuesday to Sunday (and observed holidays) 6 a.m. The hotline is available Monday from 6 a.m. People who purchase over-the-counter test kits and receive a positive result should call the state COVID-19 hotline, 1-80 then press # (press 7 for Spanish), as soon as they receive results. Easily report your positive at-home test results
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