Free COVID-19 testing available throughout Allegheny County

Allegheny County and behavioral health clinic Pittsburgh Mercy are now offering free COVID-19 tests at federally qualified health centers, the county said in a release Tuesday.

According to the county, anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can be tested, and a doctor’s referral is not necessary.

Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Appointments are necessary. To schedule a visit, go to http://alleghenycovidtesting.com/ or call the nearest clinic from the list below:

Alma Illery Medical Center in Homewood, 7227 Hamilton Ave., 412-244-4700
Braddock Family Health Center, 404 Braddock Ave., 412-351-6300
East End Family Health Center, 117 North Negley Ave., 412-404-4000
East Liberty Family Health Care Center, 6023 Harvard St., 412-661-2802
Hazelwood Family Health Center, 4918 Second Ave., 412-422-9520
Hill House Health Center, 1835 Centre Ave., 412-392-4400
McKeesport Family Health Center, 627 Lysle Blvd., 412-664-4112
Metro Community Health Center in Swissvale, 1789 South Braddock Ave., 412-247-2310
North Side Christian Health Center, 816 Middle St., 412-321-4001
Northview Heights Clinic, 525 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 412-322-7500
Pittsburgh Mercy Family Health Center in South Side, 249 South Ninth St., 412-697-3260
Squirrel Hill Health Center, 4516 Browns Hill Rd., 412-422-7442
Steel Valley Family Health Center in Homestead, 1800 West St., 412-461-3863
Sto-Rox Family Health Center in McKees Rocks, 710 Thompson Ave., 412-771-6462
West End Health Center, 415 Neptune St., 412-921-7200
Wilkinsburg Health Center, 807 Wallace St., 412-247-5216

First Published May 26, 2020, 2:29pm

CVS Pharmacy

Website: cvs.com
Address: 300 8th St, Ambridge, PA 15003
Phone: (724) 266-9194

CVS Pharmacy

Website: cvs.com
Address: 3000 Heights Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Phone: (724) 857-4041

Free Covid-19 testing

ConvenientCare

Center Township Heritage Valley Center Township 79 Wagner Road, Suite 200
Monaca, PA 15061

The testing dates and times are as follows
M-W-F from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group Thorn Run Primary Care West

Moon Township 935 Thorn Run Road, Suite 214
Moon Township, PA 15108

The testing dates and times are as follows
T-TH from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to Prepare

Here is what you can do to prepare your family in case COVID-19 spreads in your community.

Checklist to Prepare

Find Local Information

Know where to find local information on COVID-19 and local trends of COVID-19 cases.

Follow Official Sources for Accurate Information!
Help control the spread of rumors. Visit FEMA’s rumor control.
Beware of fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Visit Office of Inspector General’s COVID-19 fraud alert.

Know the Signs & Symptoms

Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if symptomatic:

Stay home when you are sick
Call your health care provider’s office in advance of a visit
Limit movement in the community
Limit visitors

Take Steps for Those at Higher Risk

Know what additional measures those at higher risk and who are vulnerable should take.

Protect Yourself & Family

Implement steps to
prevent illness (e.g., stay home when sick, handwashing, respiratory etiquette, clean frequently touched
surfaces daily).

Create a Household Plan

Create a household plan of action in case of illness in the household or disruption of daily
activities due to COVID-19 in the community.

Consider 2-week supply of prescription and over the counter medications, food and other essentials. Know
how to get food delivered if possible.
Establish ways to communicate with others (e.g., family, friends, co-workers).
Establish plans to telework, what to do about childcare needs, how to adapt to cancellation of events.

Stay Informed About Emergency Plans

Know about emergency operations plans for schools/workplaces of household members.

Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Preventing COVID-19 from Spreading in Homes and Communities: Interim guidance that may help prevent COVID-19 from spreading among people in homes and in communities.

More Info https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-home-care.html

Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Key Points

A symptom-based strategy for determining when HCP with SARS-CoV-2 infection could return to work is preferred in most clinical situations.
In general, asymptomatic HCP who have had a higher-risk exposure do not require work restriction if they have been fully vaccinated or if they have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection in the prior 90 days.

In general, healthcare facilities should continue to follow the IPC recommendations for unvaccinated individuals (e.g., use of Transmission-Based Precautions for those that have had close contact to someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection) when caring for fully vaccinated individuals with moderate to severe immunocompromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments.

Other factors, such as end-stage renal disease, likely pose a lower degree of immunocompromise and there might not be a need to follow the recommendations for those with moderate to severe immunocompromise. However, fully vaccinated people in this category should consider continuing to practice physical distancing and use of source control while in a healthcare facility.

Ultimately, the degree of immunocompromise for the patient is determined by the treating provider, and preventive actions are tailored to each individual and situation.

More Info https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-risk-assesment-hcp.html

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