If you have medical insurance, you should call your doctor/healthcare provider. If you do not have medical insurance, please schedule an appointment at any of our Community Testing Sites or find a Testing Event near you. Community testing sites cannot take new walk up requests for testing 30 minutes before closing.
- Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (see below)
- Anyone, regardless of symptoms, who has been come in close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer) with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 within the past 14 days
- Health care workers
- Employees of long-term care facilities and skilled nursing facilities
- First responders (Firefighters, EMTs, Police, etc.)
- Anyone with chronic medical problems that impact the immune system
- Essential and frontline employees (grocery store, restaurant, delivery drivers, security, construction, etc.)
- People who have participated in protests within the past 14 days
There is a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Some of the common COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Bluish lips or face
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) joins our communities in grieving the continued violence against people of color in the United States. We know that peaceful protestation is a powerful way to make voices heard during this painful time. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting our communities of color the most. We ask that if protesting, please do so safely.
- Protesting & COVID-19 FAQ
PDF: English | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Farsi | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
- Contact Tracing
- COVID-19 Testing FAQ (ACPHD)
PDF: English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Farsi | Khmer - Frequently Asked Questions about At-Home Tests for COVID-19: English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Khmer
- How will you get our test results?
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese - Important Steps to Take While Waiting for Test Results (ACPHD 2/9/21)
PDF: English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Farsi | Khmer - Point of Care Testing Guidance (ACPHD, 10/19/20)
- Point of Care Testing Guidance Addendum (ACPHD, 1/21/21)
- Serologic Testing FAQ (ACPHD 10/16/20)
- Testing Information & Guidance for Clinicians and Providers
- Understanding your test results
PDF: English | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) |Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese (ACPHD, 9/1/2020) - What to do if I test positive?
- What to expect after you are tested
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese - What to expect if your test is negative
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese - What to expect if your test is positive
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese - When should I get retested for COVID-19?
PDF: English | Spanish | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Farsi | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Free Community Testing Sites
Community testing sites are free. You do not need a doctor’s note or medical insurance to get tested, you will not be asked about your immigration status, and most test results are available within 2-5 days.Most testing sites are able to test all ages unless otherwise indicated and all CORE-run testing sites can test ages four and older. Parents of infants are encouraged to check with their primary care providers before testing.
North County
Berkeley, OaklandOptum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery
2020 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA 94703
May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23: 8:00am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery (West)
920 Heinz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
May 19, June 16: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Harold Way between Allston Way and Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94701
May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Harold Way location
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Meyer Sound
1025 Ashby Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
May 5, June 2: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Meyer Sound
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
2020 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA 94703
May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23: 8:00am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery (West)
920 Heinz Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
May 19, June 16: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Berkeley Bowl Grocery
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Harold Way between Allston Way and Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94701
May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Harold Way location
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Meyer Sound
1025 Ashby Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
May 5, June 2: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am – 9:00 am and 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm; Meyer Sound Employees from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register for testing at Meyer Sound
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Clinton Park
655 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
Entrance on the corner of 6th St and 12th St
Mondays: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No appointment necessary - walk ups accepted
In observance of Memorial Day, closed on 5/31
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Madison Square Park
810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Appointment only
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Language assistance available at 211
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register here
Community Christian Church for Christ
1527 34th St., Oakland, 94608
Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Register here
Faith Center Community Church
6119 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94605
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 7pm
Walk up only. No appointment necessary
Register here
(510)835-8539
Friendship Christian Center
1904 Adeline St., Oakland 94607
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted
No appointment necessary
Register here
(510)835-8539
Greater St. Paul Church
1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday & Thursdays: 12 pm - 7 pm
La Clínica de La Raza
BART parking lot, on corner of Derby and E 12th street, (near Guadalajara restaurant)
Monday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Walk-up's and Drive thru's accepted
Register for testing at La Clínica de La Raza here
LifeLong Medical Care
Cal-Pep
2811 Adeline St., Oakland
Mondays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Eastmont Mall
7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th
By appointment only
Register here
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Monday, Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Language assistance available at 211
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
May 5, Mary 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 6, June 14, June 21: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the West Oakland BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration is preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
Clinton Park
655 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
Entrance on the corner of 6th St and 12th St
Mondays: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
No appointment necessary - walk ups accepted
In observance of Memorial Day, closed on 5/31
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Madison Square Park
810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Appointment only
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Language assistance available at 211
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register here
Community Christian Church for Christ
1527 34th St., Oakland, 94608
Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Register here
Faith Center Community Church
6119 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA 94605
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 7pm
Walk up only. No appointment necessary
Register here
(510)835-8539
Friendship Christian Center
1904 Adeline St., Oakland 94607
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted
No appointment necessary
Register here
(510)835-8539
Greater St. Paul Church
1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday & Thursdays: 12 pm - 7 pm
La Clínica de La Raza
BART parking lot, on corner of Derby and E 12th street, (near Guadalajara restaurant)
Monday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Walk-up's and Drive thru's accepted
Register for testing at La Clínica de La Raza here
LifeLong Medical Care
Cal-Pep
2811 Adeline St., Oakland
Mondays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed on Monday, January 18th and Monday, February 15th
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Eastmont Mall
7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed on Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th
By appointment only
Register here
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Monday, Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Walk-ups are accepted until capacity has been met
- Identification is required for all adults 18 years and older
- Legal parent or guardian must accompany children between the ages of 1-12 years old
- Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Language assistance available at 211
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Oakland Coliseum
7200 San Leandro Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
May 5, Mary 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 6, June 14, June 21: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the Oakland Coliseum
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
May 5, Mary 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 6, June 14, June 21: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the West Oakland BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Registration is preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
Mid County
Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Union CityCORE and Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ
1000 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA 94544 (for drive-thru services)
1027 West Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 (for walk-thru services)
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Register here
La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Testing will close early at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 16
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
La Familia
Skywest Golf Course
1000 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA 94544 (for drive-thru services)
1027 West Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 (for walk-thru services)
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Register here
La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Testing will close early at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 16
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
La Familia
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd., Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Testing & Vaccinations will be closed on Monday, July 12 & Tuesday, July 13
Testing will close early at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 16
Register here or call (510) 583-5333; Ages 12 and older
CORE and Newark Wellness Center (Alameda Health System)
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Drive-Thru Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Register here
Bay Area Community Health
Springhill Hotel Newark
6100 Newpark Mall, Newark
Every Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Drive-Thru Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Register here
Bay Area Community Health
Springhill Hotel Newark
6100 Newpark Mall, Newark
Every Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here
Optum Serve Mobile MegaBus Testing
Bay Fair BART Station
15242 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94578
May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Bay Fair BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
(510)465-2278
San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123 (English & Spanish)
Bay Fair BART Station
15242 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94578
May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register for testing at Bay Fair BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
(510)465-2278
San Leandro Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123 (English & Spanish)
CORE and San Lorenzo Community Church
945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Drive-thru testing Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Register here
Register here
East County
Dublin, Fremont, Livermore, PleasantonBay Area Community Health Liberty Clinic
39500 Liberty Street, Fremont CA 94538
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here
Asian Health Services
American High School Parking Lot B
36062 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536
Every Saturday 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Register here or call (510)735-3222
CLOSED 6/12
Warm Springs BART Station
45193 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
July 12, 14, 19, 21: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here
Asian Health Services
American High School Parking Lot B
36062 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536
Every Saturday 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Register here or call (510)735-3222
CLOSED 6/12
Warm Springs BART Station
45193 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
July 12, 14, 19, 21: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here
Axis Community Health
4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 pm
Register here
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
5801 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 pm
Register here
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
5801 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register for testing at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
Appointments and walk-ups accepted
Additional Testing
Additional COVID-19 testing is also available through independent providers who are not affiliated with the county. Independent providers may charge a fee, bill your medical insurance, or utilize tests that are not recommended for diagnosing current infection with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Please inquire about the costs and types of test being offered when selecting an independent provider for COVID-19 testing.