Testing for COVID-19
Alameda County COVID-19 testing information
If you have medical insurance, you should call your doctor/healthcare provider. If you do not have medical insurance, please schedule an appointment at a Community Testing Site or Testing Event near you.
- 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 Home Collection Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Infection: English | Spanish | Chinese (Simplified) | Chinese (Traditional) | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Korean | Arabic | Khmer
- How will you get our test results?
- Important Steps to Take While Waiting for Test Results
- Point of Care Testing Guidance (ACPHD, 10/19/20)
- Serologic Testing FAQ (ACPHD)
- Testing Information & Guidance for Clinicians and Providers
- Understanding your test results: 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
- What to expect if your test is negative
- What to expect if your test is positive
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.
Alameda Health System - Closes Dec. 29
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 10 10th Street, Oakland 94607
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 8:30 am - 11:30 am; 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Essential workers prioritized Tuesdays and Saturdays: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Children, 2 and older can be tested on Saturdays
Closed December 24-25
Register here
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Closed December 24, 31
Register here
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Madison Square Park - 810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
December 24 and 31: 8am-12:00pm
Closed December 25, January 1
Appointment only
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Language assistance available at 211
La Clínica de La Raza
The parking lot at 35th Ave & E 12th St, Oakland
Monday–Friday: 8:30am–12:00pm; 1:00pm–5:00pm
The call center is closed for lunch from 12:00pm–12:30pm
Closed December 24-25
By Appointment Only; Ages 2 months and older
Call (510) 535-3370
LifeLong Medical Care
Cal-Pep
2811 Adeline St, Oakland
Mondays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed December 21 - January 3
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Eastmont Mall
7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30am – 3pm
By appointment only
Register here
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am–7:00pm
Saturday: 10:000am–4:00pm
Closed December 24-26
Register here
Language assistance available at 211
Testing days for health care workers and first responders at Native American Health Center
Register here
Get more information here.
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Appointments are preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
CORE and Street Level Health Project
Home Depot
High Street and International
Walgreens
Fruitvale and Foothill
Every Wednesday: 8 am - 10 am
For day laborers
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm
December 26: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Closed December 25, January 1
Register here
Language assistance available at 211
Henry J. Kaiser Center - 10 10th Street, Oakland 94607
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 8:30 am - 11:30 am; 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Essential workers prioritized Tuesdays and Saturdays: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Children, 2 and older can be tested on Saturdays
Closed December 24-25
Register here
CORE and Allen Temple Baptist Church
8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Closed December 24, 31
Register here
Asian Health Services Community Testing
Madison Square Park - 810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
December 24 and 31: 8am-12:00pm
Closed December 25, January 1
Appointment only
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Language assistance available at 211
La Clínica de La Raza
The parking lot at 35th Ave & E 12th St, Oakland
Monday–Friday: 8:30am–12:00pm; 1:00pm–5:00pm
The call center is closed for lunch from 12:00pm–12:30pm
Closed December 24-25
By Appointment Only; Ages 2 months and older
Call (510) 535-3370
LifeLong Medical Care
Cal-Pep
2811 Adeline St, Oakland
Mondays: 9:30am – 3pm
Closed December 21 - January 3
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Foothill Square
10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 3pm
By appointment only
Register here
Lifelong Medical Care
Eastmont Mall
7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30am – 3pm
By appointment only
Register here
Native American Health Center
Parking Lot
3050 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am–7:00pm
Saturday: 10:000am–4:00pm
Closed December 24-26
Register here
Language assistance available at 211
Testing days for health care workers and first responders at Native American Health Center
- Health care workers and staff
- Congregate facility workers
- Public safety / first responders
Register here
Get more information here.
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Appointments are preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
CORE and Street Level Health Project
Home Depot
High Street and International
Walgreens
Fruitvale and Foothill
Every Wednesday: 8 am - 10 am
For day laborers
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm
December 26: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Closed December 25, January 1
Register here
Language assistance available at 211
LifeLong Medical Care
2344 6th St, Berkeley CA 94710
Monday–Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Must be a LifeLong member or work or reside in Berkeley
LifeLong Members call (510) 981-4199
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Center
1730 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
Monday – Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Closed December 24-25, January 1
Register here or call (888) 634-1123
2344 6th St, Berkeley CA 94710
Monday–Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Must be a LifeLong member or work or reside in Berkeley
LifeLong Members call (510) 981-4199
If you receive Medi-Cal, are uninsured, or undocumented call (510) 981-4199
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Center
1730 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
Monday – Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Closed December 24-25, January 1
Register here or call (888) 634-1123
Bay Area Community Health Liberty Clinic
39500 Liberty Street, Fremont CA 94538
Monday–Friday: 1:00pm – 4:15pm and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00
Closed December 24-25
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Asian Health Services
Los Cerritos Community Center
3377 Alder Avenue
Every Satuday: 9am-3pm
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
Monday–Friday: 1:00pm – 4:15pm and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00
Closed December 24-25
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Asian Health Services
Los Cerritos Community Center
3377 Alder Avenue
Every Satuday: 9am-3pm
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
CORE and Eden United Church of Christ
21455 Birch Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Fridays: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Closed December 25-26, and January 1
Register here or leave a message at (408) 409-4671
CORE 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)
Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Closed December 24-25, 31 and January 1
Register here
La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Closed December 24-25, and January 1
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
La Familia and Eden United Church of Christ
21455 Birch St, Hayward, CA 94541
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 1pm - 6pm;
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd.
Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Closed December 24-25, 31, January 1, 18
Register here or call (510) 583-5333; Ages 12 and older
Axis Community Health (at Ashbury Methodist Church)
4743 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Closed December 25, and January 1
Call (925) 462-1755 to register
Registration and testing support available in Spanish; other languages as needed
4743 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Closed December 25, and January 1
Call (925) 462-1755 to register
Registration and testing support available in Spanish; other languages as needed
CORE and Newark Wellness Center - Opening December 4
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Every Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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
Every Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Register here
Bay Area Community Health
Springhill Hotel Newark
6100 Newpark Mall, Newark
Every Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here
Alameda County Fairgrounds – Gate 12
Road 12, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm
Road 12, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm
Closed December 24-25
Must be a resident of Pleasanton, Livermore, or Dublin
Must be a resident of Pleasanton, Livermore, or Dublin
No appointment required!
Visit hereSan 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)
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
Every Saturday in December and December 28: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Register here
Register here
Bay Area Community Health
Ohlone Fremont Campus
43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont
November 30, December 1, 3: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
CORE and Homies Empowerment
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 1: 10am - 4pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Center of Hope Community Church
8411 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland
December 4: 10am – 3:30pm
Online registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 5: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Ohlone Fremont Campus
43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont
November 30, December 1, 3: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
CORE and Homies Empowerment
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 1: 10am - 4pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Center of Hope Community Church
8411 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland
December 4: 10am – 3:30pm
Online registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 5: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Bay Area Community Health
Central Park/Lake Elizabeth
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont
December 7-10: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Madison Park Academy
400 Capistrano Dr, Oakland
December 9: 10am – 3pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center and American Indian Child Resource Center
522 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 11: 10am – 3pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 12: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Central Park/Lake Elizabeth
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont
December 7-10: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Madison Park Academy
400 Capistrano Dr, Oakland
December 9: 10am – 3pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center and American Indian Child Resource Center
522 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 11: 10am – 3pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 12: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Bay Area Community Health
Elks Lodge #2117
940 Larkspur Dr, Livermore
December 14: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
Centerville Community Park
3360 Eggers Dr, Fremont
December 15-17: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
CORE and Homies Empowerment
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 15: 10am - 4pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Center of Hope Community Church
8411 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland
December 18: 10am – 3:30pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 19: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Success/Life Academy
2101 35th Ave, Oakland
December 16:10:00am – 3:00pm
Onsite registration only
Elks Lodge #2117
940 Larkspur Dr, Livermore
December 14: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
Centerville Community Park
3360 Eggers Dr, Fremont
December 15-17: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
CORE and Homies Empowerment
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 15: 10am - 4pm
Register here
Native American Health Center and Center of Hope Community Church
8411 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland
December 18: 10am – 3:30pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave, Oakland
December 19: 9am – 2pm
Onsite registration only
Native American Health Center
Success/Life Academy
2101 35th Ave, Oakland
December 16:10:00am – 3:00pm
Onsite registration only
Bay Area Community Health
Elks Lodge #2117
940 Larkspur Dr, Livermore
December 14: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Elks Lodge #2117
940 Larkspur Dr, Livermore
December 14: 9:00am – 4:00pm
CORE and Homies Empowerment
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 29: 10am - 4pm
Register here
Homies Empowerment Food Distribution
7631 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
December 29: 10am - 4pm
Register here
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.