The Salinas community testing site now located at the Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road.  The Seaside community testing site is located at the Seaside High School, 2200 Noche Buena. Establishment of community diagnostic testing sites is powered through a partnership between the State of California with OptumServe, the federal government health services business of Optum, a leading health services innovation company.  A nasal or throat swab will be collected and specimens will be sent to a FDA approved laboratory for COVID-19 PCR testing.

These two community testing sites are now open every week, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Initially we prioritized healthcare providers, first responders, and other front-line and essential workers including child care providers, grocery clerks, social service providers, construction workers, landscapers/gardeners, etc.  The general public is now invited to register for an appointment.  You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested. 

Walk in are welcome. Appointments can be made by calling 1-888-634-1123 or visiting https://lhi.care/covidtesting. Please note that phone registration will only be used for people without internet access. Individuals will need to provide their insurance card and valid identification at the time of check-in. A unique identification number will be provided for those that do not have a valid identification. For those without any insurance, the State will cover the full cost of testing. There is no out of pocket cost for anyone receiving