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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 Diagnostic COVID-19 Testing

Long Beach has established several free diagnostic COVID-19 testing sites, including for asymptomatic essential workers and asymptomatic residents of Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Paramount and Compton.

The current list of testing sites includes:

  • Long Beach City College - Pacific Coast Campus: 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Jordan Plus High School: 171 W. Bort St., Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Testing of asymptomatic individuals is limited to essential workers.)

  • Long Beach City College – Veterans’ Stadium: 5000 E. Lew Davis Dr., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Cabrillo High School: 2001 Santa Fe Ave., weekends, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments are required and can be scheduled using this link.

Additionally, effective July 31, 2020, all healthcare facilities in Long Beach must provide testing to all symptomatic individuals as well as asymptomatic individuals who may have been exposed or meet other criteria.

Government or Lead Agency

City of Long Beach Health & Human Services

Dates Available

Currently available.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Appointments will be prioritized for those 65 years or older; individuals with underlying chronic health conditions; and first responders, critical government workers, grocery workers, and health care professionals.

For site-specific requirements, please see this link.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For those who do not have access to the Internet or need assistance with making an appointment online, please call (562) 570-INFO.

Residents can also make an appointment in person at the City's Rapid Assessment Clinic at Long Beach City College, Pacific Coast Campus (PCC), 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

List of Additional Information

Information on all testing sites operating in the City of Long Beach, including select CVS and Rite-Aid locations offering free testing, is available here.


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