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people who may have been exposed in a high-risk situation. Tests are available throughout the state at a variety of testing sites at in-person clinics and drive-through locations.
In-person testing is available by appointment only. Find the location near you and register to be tested at lhi.care/covidtesting. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-634- 1123. Services are available in English and Spanish.
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Drive-through testing requires screening beforehand. To complete your screening, go to www.projectbaseline.com/study/ covid-19/eligibility/. You will need a Google account in order to complete the screening. If you do not speak English, consider having a translator help you with the online form, as the initial instructions and Google account sign in is in English. gether interim guidance for agriculture workers and employers.#e guide includes information about exposure risks for farmworkers, hygiene and sanitation recommendations, worker housing recommendations, personal protective equipment requirements, etc. English: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/
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For more information, check out the CDC and U.S. Departhow to protect yourself, please visit the Center for Disease ment of Labor’s guide for agricultural workers and employers, Control and California Department of Public Health websites listed. for regular updates and additional information. Information and Resources #e CDC and the U.S. Department of Labor recently put toCDC English webpage: faq.html www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/