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Nevada County’s Grass Valley COVID-19 testing site has increased testing to six days a week to add 165 more tests to its weekly testing capacity, an increase of more that 15% of the testing site’s previous capacity. Placer County’s Truckee COVID-19 testing site also recently increased their daily testing capacity as well.
Testing is available for anyone, whether or not you have insurance. You must pre-register and schedule an appointment at https://www.lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123. For assistance scheduling a COVID-19 test, contact 211 Connecting Point at 1-833-DIAL211 to speak to a local call specialist.
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Travelers exit Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, December 18, 2020.Jungho Kim / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A group of travelers wait for their luggage to arrive at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, December 18, 2020.Jungho Kim / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A group of travelers loads their baggage into the back of a vehicle after arriving at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, December 18, 2020.Jungho Kim / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
All travelers who arrive in San Francisco and Santa Clara counties from outside the Bay Area are subject to quarantine orders.
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Nevada County’s COVID-19 testing site has moved from the Grass Valley Veterans Hall to 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley (formerly Summer Thymes). The new site is only a half mile away from the Grass Valley Veterans Hall, and will continue to be operated by OptumServe staff and nurses. or call 1-888-634-1123. If you are getting tested due to being symptomatic or a possible exposure to COVID-19, please remember to stay home and limit your interactions in public places until you receive your results. If you schedule an appointment and are unable to make your scheduled time, please cancel your appointment online so others may register in your place. No drop-ins please. Please note that return time for results may vary and can be expected within 2-7 days.
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