La Verne All County Cornavirus Testing Sites Are Open

Press release from the La Verne Chamber of Commerce:

June 05, 2020

Earlier this week, the County's state of emergency impacted the operations of a number of County COVID-19 testing sites. Today, all County and State-run testing sites have opened and will resume their work of meeting the needs of the community, while ensuring the continued safety of patients and staff.

To make an appointment or learn more about current testing priorities, visit LA County's COVID-19 testing website.

County residents who have participated in demonstrations, over the past week, and think they have been exposed to COVID-19 while out in large crowds (because they were in close contact for at least 15 minutes with people who were not wearing face coverings), should remember that the virus has a long incubation period and it will be important to remain away from others as much as possible for 14 days. You are also urged to follow LA County's Department of Public Health (DPH) guidance:

1. Stay home & away from others for a minimum of 14 days after exposure. The incubation period is long (at least 14 days long). If you get tested right away, you're likely to test negative. Testing negative, after exposure, doesn't mean you can't become infected later during the incubation period.
2. Wear a cloth face covering.
3. Clean and disinfect all "high-touch" surfaces in your home every day.
4. If you experience symptoms during home isolation, call your healthcare provider. If you don't have a provider, dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

LA County supports the rights of its residents to peacefully protest. But we must not forget that COVID-19 is still present in our communities and that gatherings of people in large crowds are risky. It is important to remember to wear a cloth face covering in addition to maintaining appropriate physical distance (6 ft) from others, while participating in a peaceful protest.
For further details on LA County's DPH Home Isolation Instructions, click here.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

• Sandra Maravilla Field Deputy
• June 05, 2020
• (909) 394-2264
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This press release was produced by the La Verne Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.