South Gate: New County Operated Coronavirus Testing Site At South Gate Park Opening July 27th

Press release from the City of South Gate:

July 22, 2020

As the need for COVID-19 testing continues to rise, the Los Angeles County is working together to ensure and expand testing capacity. Los Angeles County will launch three new testing sites next week to expand access to high-need areas including South Gate, Montebello and Panorama City:

• South Gate Park - 4900 Southern Ave., South Gate, CA 90280 – opening Monday July 27th
• Montebello Civic Center ­-1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640 – opening Tuesday July 28th
• Panorama City - 14665 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 – opening on Wednesday July 29th

Testing is by appointment only. Please visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ or coronavirus.lacity.org/testing for the full list of testing sites and the most up-to-date information on availability.

By the end of next week, these additional sites will have the capacity to test almost 2,000 residents a day, five days a week.

COVID-19 testing is also offered at select CVS, Rite-Aid, Federally Qualified Health Clinics, and Los Angeles County Department of Health Services-operated health centers.

If you think you need a test:

Please first call your doctor. Testing is best done by a healthcare provider, so they can monitor your care. Testing at all County and City-operated sites is prioritized for people with COVID-19 symptoms, people working or living in places such as skilled nursing facilities, group homes and residential care facilities, persons experiencing homelessness, and people who were in close contact with someone with COVID-19. Testing is available to all residents at City sites, with or without symptoms. Limited testing is also available at County sites for some asymptomatic individuals. More information on criteria can be found by clicking here.

Testing availability is subject to change and testing is by appointment only. Please visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ or coronavirus.lacity.org/testing for the full list of testing sites and the most up-to-date information on availability.

This press release was produced by the City of South Gate. The views expressed are the author's own.