02 Nov When you should get tested

Knowing you have COVID-19 is important so you can take care of yourself and prevent your family and Bienestar neighbors from getting sick. Here’s the 101 on getting tested if you may have been exposed to coronavirus.

WHEN YOU SHOULD GET TESTED

If you feel sick. You should get tested if you have any of these symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, muscle or body aches, chills, headache, fever, new loss of sense of smell or taste, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.

If you were in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Close contact means being within 6 feet of someone for 15 minutes or more, with or without a mask. It’s best to wait 3-4 days after you were together before taking a test because your results may not be accurate if you get tested too soon. You should stay home and away from others while you wait.

TESTING LOCATIONS

Rite Aid Pharmacy in Beaverton or SW Portland

FREE tests, no insurance required, appointment is required

12575 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR

Make an appointment online or call (503) 646-2423

11190 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR

Make an appointment online or call (503) 526-9121

Virginia Garcia Hillsboro Clinic

Cost depends on insurance; appointment required

226 SE 8th Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123

To schedule a screening appointment:

• Existing Virginia Garcia patients: contact your clinic directly.
• New patients: call 503.359.5564, option 3