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City Of LA: You No Longer Need An Appointment To Get A Coronavirus Test
A sign at the entrance to a COVID-19 test site at Carbon Health in Echo Park. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
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As of today, you won't need an appointment to get tested for COVID-19 at any of the sites run by the city of L.A. And you'll be able to register while standing in line.
Angelenos can now just show up at any city-run site, seven days a week, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get a test.
You'll need to bring a few things with you:
- Insurance information, if you have it.
- OR a valid form of ID.
Coronavirus tests are free. (The Mayor guarantees it.)
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If you still want to make an appointment, you can do that on the city's website.
Another factor to keep in mind: the new rules only apply at test sites run by the city. L.A. County sites will still require an appointment.
City-run testing sites include:
- Edendale Library - Echo Park (2011 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026)
- Hansen Dam Recreational Center (11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, 91342)
- Kedren Community Health Center (4211 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, 90011)
- L.A. Union (800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, 90012)
- Lincoln Park (3501 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, 90031)
- Pierce College (20498 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91306)
- San Fernando Park (208 Park Ave., San Fernando, 91340)
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