HI Jan and Sharlene,

Please see my recent email with updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.

As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day.  If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.  

Let me know what questions you have.

Emily

Emily Less, MPH

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Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Janet Runbeck
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

Great resource:on who should be tested: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020/TestingforCOVID19

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM Janet Runbeck <janetrunbeck@gmail.com> wrote:

Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.  

People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.

If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.

Or call your insurance Nurse Line.

Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.  

But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.

Jan Runbeck

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org> wrote:

Where is Pierce county are they testing people?

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

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