Testing remains in high demand countywide as COVID-19 continues to surge following the holiday season. County-facilitated testing sites will now resume the distribution of free over-the-counter antigen test kits to individuals who live, work or attend school in San Bernardino County (proof of residency or employment required).
At the County’s testing sites, the Department of Public Health along with the State Department of Public Health and their partnership with OptumServe Health Services Inc. will offer expanded services to ensure residents have access to COVID-19 testing. There are now 10 COVID-19 state-supported testing locations countywide that are open to all.
Regardless of employment status, income status, or health insurance status, these COVID-19 testing sites (along with other County-run COVID-19 testing sites) serve the community and offer free and confidential COVID-19 testing. The sites offer self-administered PCRs that are processed at a lab in California and results are returned within 24-72 hours. Due to the surge of COVID-19 positive cases and increased exposures to those with COVID-19, results are requiring a full three days to process. Each result is provided via text message, phone call, and email. For testing and vaccination appointments, visit sbcovid19.com.
