Free Coronavirus Tests Available In The East Bay

HAYWARD, CA — The City of Hayward is offering free coronavirus testing at a specially erected testing center. No referral from a physician is required.

The center can test up to 370 people each day. Test results are available in as little as six hours or by the next day in most cases.

The testing center is at Hayward Fire Station #7, 28270 Huntwood Ave. Members of the general public should enter Huntwood Avenue at Industrial Boulevard—and then proceed north to a curbside screening location or the back of the line leading to it.

>>See an update here: New Traffic Controls At Free East Bay Coronavirus Test Center

It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It was previously reported that the test is available to anyone as long as they fit in one of the categories in the bullet points below. However, the City of Hayward reports that the Alameda County Department of Public Health has ordered them to use stricter testing criteria, which took effect on Thursday. Originally, having a fever was not necessary for testing. Now, you must have a current fever of 100 degrees or higher to be tested.

• A fever above 100 degrees
• Over the age of 65
• Shortness of breath or other respiratory symptoms
• Recent travel to Europe or Asia
• Recent exposure to confirmed or suspected coronavirus
• Other chronic diseases or conditions, such as diabetes, blood disorders, kidney or liver disease, heart, lung or neurological disease, and compromised immune system
• Currently or recently pregnant
• Homeless

First responders and healthcare workers with recent suspected exposure to coronavirus may make an appointment for testing by calling: 510-583-4949.

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