NOVEL CORONAVIRUS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, please consider donating plasma. You may have antibodies in your plasma that attack the virus. Your donated plasma could be used for compassionate treatment or as part of a scientific trial to determine definitively if this treatment works. It can also be used to support research efforts such as making tests to check immunity to the virus. |
Need Help? During this time of heightened health concern, Chamber member BCHD is available to offer help and support. If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256, seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or submit an online request here.
COVID 19 TESTING:
First Contact your Primary Care Provider for Testing
The county is strongly encouraging residents who have insurance to first contact their primary care provider for testing. If you are unable to receive testing through your provider, please continue to check the site for availability at Los Angeles County sites, or make an appointment at a Los Angeles City, state-operated or community testing site such as CVS by visiting covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. Appointments are required.
EXER - More Than Urgent Care
725 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach 90277
(424) 296-3100
exerurgentcare.com/urgent-care-redondo-beach/
Exer Urgent Care is now providing drive-up testing for COVID-19 at 7 clinic locations including Redondo Beach, as supplies are
available, to those who meet the CDC-based screening criteria.
COVID 19 ANTIBODY TESTING:
EXER - More Than Urgent Care is now offering an FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody test at all 16 Southern California locations. Those interested in the antibody test must receive a referral through Exer’s VirtualCare portal or at an Exer clinic. VirtualCare by Exer. After a referral is received, patients will be directed to visit their local Exer clinic to proceed with antibody testing. For more information, visit: https://exerurgentcare.com/antibody-testing-covid-19/
COVID 19 TESTING:
First Contact your Primary Care Provider for Testing
The county is strongly encouraging residents who have insurance to first contact their primary care provider for testing. If you are unable to receive testing through your provider, please continue to check the site for availability at Los Angeles County sites, or make an appointment at a Los Angeles City, state-operated or community testing site such as CVS by visiting covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. Appointments are required.
EXER - More Than Urgent Care
725 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach 90277
(424) 296-3100
exerurgentcare.com/urgent-care-redondo-beach/
Exer Urgent Care is now providing drive-up testing for COVID-19 at 7 clinic locations including Redondo Beach, as supplies are
available, to those who meet the CDC-based screening criteria.
COVID 19 ANTIBODY TESTING:
EXER - More Than Urgent Care is now offering an FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody test at all 16 Southern California locations. Those interested in the antibody test must receive a referral through Exer’s VirtualCare portal or at an Exer clinic. VirtualCare by Exer. After a referral is received, patients will be directed to visit their local Exer clinic to proceed with antibody testing. For more information, visit: https://exerurgentcare.com/antibody-testing-covid-19/
On-Line Resources:
Social Emotional Resource Guide from Beach Cities Health District
Quarantine Survival Tools for Caregivers from Always Best Care.
Mindfulness Drop In (FREE Virtual Events) sponsored by Beach Cities Health District.