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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Free COVID-19 Testing

The City of Berkeley has expanded its COVID-19 testing program to provide free testing at its West Berkeley testing site to anyone in Berkeley showing COVID-19 symptoms.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Berkeley

Dates Available

Expanded program available as of May 6, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To be eligible for testing, individuals must live or work in Berkeley and have at least one of the following COVID-19 symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of sense of smell.

Individuals must contact the City of Berkeley’s triage line at (510) 981-5380 to set up an appointment. The location of the testing site will be provided after an appointment is set up.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

The City of Berkeley COVID-19 Test Screening Line is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: (510) 981-5380

Individuals without a healthcare provider may also contact Lifelong Medical Care at (510) 981-4100.

List of Additional Information

For the City’s press release, please click here.


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