- 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
- 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
- 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 (ACPHD 2/9/21): 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: 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
- When should I get retested for COVID-19?
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.
1034 66th Avenue., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday and Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Drive Thru or Walk up accepted
No appointment necessary
Pre-register here
(510)567-1300
Alameda Health Systems
Henry J Kaiser
10 10th St Oakland, CA 94607
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Register here
See flyer for more details.
Asian Health Services Community Testing Testing closed on 2/12/ for Lunar New Year
Madison Square Park - 810 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94607
Tuesday: 10:30am - 5:30pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Starting Feb 1st Tuesdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
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: 11:00am – 5:00pm
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
1527 34th Street., Oakland, CA 94608
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 7pm
Walk up only
No appointment necessary
Pre-register here
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
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 on January 18th
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 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 - 4:00pm
- 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
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94603
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Registration is preferred but not required!
Register here or email admin@rootsclinic.org
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline St., Oakland, CA 94607
Monday and Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Testing Closed on February 15th
Register here
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 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting
Monday – Friday: 8:00am–8:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123
Mobile MegaBus Testing
Berkeley Bowl Grocery
2020 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA 94703
January 27, February 10, 17: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl employees from 8:00am - 9:00am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mobile MegaBus Testing
Harold Way between Allston Way and Kittredge St. Berkeley, CA 94701
February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 17: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Mobile MegaBus Testing
Meyer Sound
1025 Ashby Ave. Berkeley, CA 94710
February 3
Block Testing for Berkeley Bowl Employees from 8:00am - 9:00am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm; Meyer Sound Employees 9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday–Friday: 1:00pm – 4:15pm and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00
Please call (510) 770-8040 to schedule an appointment and wear a mask
Language assistance is available
Register here
Asian Health Services
Los Cerritos Community Center
3377 Alder Ave.. Fremont, CA 94536
Every Satuday: 9am-3pm
Register here or call (510) 735-3222
1000 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA 94544 (for drive-thru services)
1027 West Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 (for walk-thru services)
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Register here
La Familia
Cherryland Testing Center
20095 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94541
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Testing will be closed February 15
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
La Familia and Eden United Church of Christ
21455 Birch St, Hayward, CA 94541
Thursdays: 1pm - 6pm;
Fridays: 3:00pm – 7:00pm;
Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Testing will be closed on February 4, 5 and 6
Register here
Call (510) 571-9191 for assistance
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd., Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register here or call (510) 583-5333; Ages 12 and older
6066 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Drive-Thru
Fridays and Saturdays: 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
Road 12, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm, or while supplies last
Axis Community Health
4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register here
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579
Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Register here or call (888) 634-1123 (English & Spanish)
Register here
Coliseum BART Station
7200 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94621
February 22: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mobile Megabus Testing
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607
February 27: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
HOMIES Empowerment
7631 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
February 23: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
February 27: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
West Oakland Health Center
New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting
West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
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 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting
Coliseum BART Station
7200 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94621
March 1: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mobile Megabus Testing
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607
March 6: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Life Academy
2101 35th Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 3: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 6: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
9006 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
March 10: 10:00 am - 3:00 PM
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 13: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting
West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
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 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting
Coliseum BART Station
7200 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94621
March 15: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mobile Megabus Testing
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607
March 20: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Center of Hope Church
8411 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94610
March 19: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 20: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
West Oakland Health Center
New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting
West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
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 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting
Coliseum BART Station
7200 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94621
March 22: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mobile Megabus Testing
West Oakland BART Station
1451 7th St. Oakland, CA 94607
March 27: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
HOMIES Empowerment
7631 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94605
March 23: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Native American Health Center Mobile Testing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
March 27: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
West Oakland Health Center
New Hope Baptist Church
892 36th St. Oakland, CA 94608
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
Weather Permitting
West Oakland Health Center
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1203 Willow St. Oakland, CA 94607
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Call: 510-835-9610
Onsite registration only
Walk-up and drive thru testing
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 0-12 years
Test results take 48-72 hours to return
Weather Permitting
Coliseum BART Station
7200 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94621
April 5: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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.