As testing capacity continues to increase across the state, the California Department of Public Health is working to expand access to COVID-19 testing.
Testing should be used for medical evaluation of persons with symptoms of COVID-19 as well as for efforts by public health agencies and essential employers to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
Individuals prioritized for testing include:
As of June 10, there have been 2,597,647 tests conducted in California and reported to the California Department of Public Health.
Racial Demographics – A More Complete Picture
The California Department of Public Health is committed to health equity and collecting more detailed racial and ethnic data that will provide additional understanding for determining future action.
Consolidated guidance is available on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.
