It was recently announced that the stay at home order in Los Angeles County was extended until the end of July. This is definitely going to be very frustrating. Understandably so. However, there are tools that can help you navigate the next few months of social isolation. For example, there is now free COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles County. This can help people get a better sense of what their situation is.
Get Free COVID-19 Testing
The good news for Los Angeles residents is that free COVID-19 testing is now available throughout the county. Residents who might be presenting symptoms and asymptomatic essential workers, persons over the age of 65, and those with chronic medical conditions, are currently being prioritized. However, everyone is encouraged to seek out testing. This can provide a source of comfort, determining whether you should be immediately concerned for your own health or that of those around you. However, it’s not meant to be taken as a get-out-of-quarantine card. It’s simply meant to inform you about your current status in regard to the pandemic. You can visit the LA County website for information on how to get free coronavirus testing in Los Angeles.
Act Responsibly
Once you have a test result, you need to be sure to keep up your caution. Yes, a negative test result might make you feel like you don’t have to worry about giving the virus to other people. However, you still need to be careful about contracting it yourself. This means that you need to continue to exercise social distancing, but you can at least get a better sense of what you yourself are dealing with right now. It’s a useful tool. Maybe if both you and your partner test negative, you can see each other once. Maybe you can hang out outdoors with a friend. At the end of the day, you still need to exercise caution. However, a negative test can better help you navigate the rest of this extended quarantine.
