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Criteria expanded for free coronavirus testing in the Antelope Valley

by The AV Times Staff • April 13, 2020

[Images by APRIL JENKINS]
PALMDALE – The criteria to receive free testing for the coronavirus has been expanded to include anyone with symptoms, officials announced Monday. Common COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and difficulty breathing.

Los Angeles County-affiliated testing sites are open at the following three locations in the Antelope Valley:

  • High Desert Medical Group, located at 43839 15th Street West (south of Avenue K-8) in Lancaster.
  • AVORS Medical Group, located at 42315 10th Street West (north of Avenue M) in Lancaster.
  • Antelope Valley Mall, located at 1233 West Rancho Vista Boulevard (Avenue P) in Palmdale.

Testing is by appointment only. Walk-up appointments are not available.

Residents can schedule an appointment online at https://corona-virus.la/ or  by calling 211 and punching the button for COVID-19.

There is no charge for the testing, and testing is now open to people in all age groups so long as they show symptoms of the virus. However, same-day or next-day testing appointments will be prioritized for individuals over 65, or those who have underlying chronic health conditions.

The tests provided through this program are mouth swab tests that do not require assistance. Residents can prepare for the test by watching the video below.

For more information and FAQs, go to covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. To register and see if you are eligible for a test, visit: https://corona-virus.la/.

Previous related stories:

Coronavirus testing center opens at Antelope Valley Mall in Palmdale

Covid-19 testing station opens in Lancaster

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Filed Under: Health, Home, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, Palmdale

2 comments for "Criteria expanded for free coronavirus testing in the Antelope Valley"

  1. Monica D says

    April 13, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    I’ve tested at the mall on Thursday as of today I have not yet been given my results. I’ve called the City of Palmdale LA County and Quest Diagnostics and no one is able to locate me to give me my results. Mind I was told when I did the test it would be 24 to 48 hours. And online and Quest Diagnostics says up to four days I’m at 5 days without knowing my results with difficulty breathing. And when I go to make another appointment my criteria doesn’t work now.

    • Rod says

      April 13, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      If you are positive then you get a phone call, but if you are negative then you get an email. Check spam folders, etc. and make sure you gave them the right email address. Did you receive a confirmation email when you first scheduled the appointment? This will let you know if the email address was entered correctly.

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