November 3, 2020 News Release: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Change Hours of Operation
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Change Hours of Operation
Locations in Dinuba, Porterville, and Tulare will begin operating Wednesday through Sunday
The OptumServe community testing sites in Tulare County have changed operational hours, effective November 4, 2020. All three locations in Dinuba, Porterville, and Tulare will be open Wednesday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Officials strongly urge everyone to get tested for COVID-19; testing is free and available to anyone. Those exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus, or who believe they have been exposed to the virus are encouraged to make an appointment and get tested.
“In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing in our local communities, we encourage everyone to get tested for COVID-19,” stated Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County Health Officer. “Having widespread testing of COVID-19 in Tulare County will improve surveillance and is beneficial to meeting required testing metrics in order to move Tulare County into less restrictive tiers for reopening schools and businesses.”
Appointments for testing can be made by phone at 1-888-634-1123 and online at https://lhi.care/covidtesting. Please note that phone registration will only be used for people without internet access and those making an appointment for minors. However, walk-ups are welcome at all community testing sites, and no one will be turned away for testing. Public health officials encourage those going to get tested for COVID-19 to wear a face mask or facial covering for protection.
If an individual has medical insurance, OptumServe will bill the patient’s medical insurance company. Uninsured individuals may also use the community testing site, and their tests will be paid for by the state.
Below is a list of OptumServe Community Testing locations in Tulare County and their hours of operation effective November 4, 2020:
- Tulare County Fairgrounds, Building One located at the corner Martin Luther King Ave. and K Street in Tulare. Open Wednesday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Dinuba Veterans Memorial Building located at 249 S. Alta Ave. in Dinuba.
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Porterville Veterans Memorial Building located at 1900 W. Olive Ave. in Porterville.
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Those interested in getting tested for COVID-19 can visit www.covid19.tularecounty.ca.gov for a full list of test collection sites in the county and surrounding areas. The webpage also includes an interactive map for residents to find their nearest site location.
For more information about COVID-19, visit www.tchhsa.org/ncov and www.covid19.tularecounty.ca.gov
