Everyone who has any symptoms of COVID-19 should get a test. Anyone who has spent time with a person who has COVID-19 should also get a test, even if they don’t show symptoms. Contact any testing site first to make sure testing is still occurring and if you meet their criteria.
If you have flu-like symptoms or have reason to think you might have COVID-19, let your healthcare provider know before you visit. This will help avoid exposing anyone else at the provider’s facility.
To find a testing site, use the COVID-19 Testing in Oregon Map or call 211.
Also, multiple testing sites are available in Idaho. More information about Saint Alphonsus testing here. More information about St. Luke’s testing here.
Many healthcare providers have NEW RAPID COVID-19 TESTS AVAILABLE. These tests will help make sure people who have COVID-19 can get the care and support they need. More testing will also help contact tracers reach out to people who may have been exposed to COVID-19, so they can stay home and keep their family and community safe.
The rapid tests are fast and almost always correct at showing if you have COVID-19 (your doctor may call this a “positive test”). However, it is common for the tests to miss COVID-19 (your doctor may call this a “false negative”) — and many people who get negative test results actually do have COVID-19. If you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, the best and safest thing to do is stay home for 14 days, or quarantine. If you need support while you are staying home, resources are available through the Quarantine Fund and the COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program.
Testing is only one important way to stop the spread of COVID. It is still important for everyone to:
- wear masks
- avoid large groups
- stay at least 6 feet apart, and spend time outside rather than
- indoors with people outside your immediate family
wash your hands often.
These are the best ways for us to keep ourselves and the ones we love safe. To find a testing site, click here or call 211.
Malheur County Health Department 
Difficult to use site from a phone if you are not used to looking stuff up. But the absolute worst part is REQUIRING a paper voucher. Seriously? How is the person suppose to accomplish that? I’m trying to help a friend that SHOULD get tested….. help???
Cindy, please call Valley Family Health Care about upcoming testing sites and dates. The Ontario office can be reached at 541-889-2340. They can answer questions you have about what to bring.