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The OptumServe community testing site in Tulare is moving from its location at the International Agri-Center to the Tulare County Fairgrounds. 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.” 

The community testing site in Tulare will move to the Tulare County Fairgrounds on October 5. Operated in partnership with OptumServe, the COVID-19 testing site will be located in Building One on the corner of Martin Luther King Avenue and K Street in Tulare. The testing site at the Tulare County Fairgrounds will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Appointments 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. 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.   

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.

Below is a list of OptumServe Community Testing locations in Tulare County and their hours of operation:

• Tulare County Fairgrounds, Building One located at the corner Martin Luther King Ave. and K Street in Tulare. Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Dinuba Veterans Memorial Building located at 249 S. Alta Ave. in Dinuba. Open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
   
• Porterville Veterans Memorial Building located at 1900 W. Olive Ave. in Porterville. Open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.