COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Site Advisory
January 13, 2022-San Benito County, CA: San Benito County Public Health Services has been made aware through media, public, and partner inquiries that a number of potentially fraudulent pop-up test sites have surfaced throughout the state of California as well as in San Benito County. These test sites have generated many questions and concerns. San Benito County Public Health Services takes these concerns very seriously and seeks to address all issues within its jurisdiction over clinical and public health laboratory testing and operations. In the context of pop-up test sites, this includes the on-site performance of diagnostic tests absent appropriate state laboratory licensure and issues pertaining to incorrect test results. Please note San Benito County Public Health Services does not have jurisdiction over pop-up test sites where patient specimens are collected and then sent off-site for laboratory testing, suspicious street vending operations, laboratory billing, and other potentially fraudulent business practices.
The only State supported COVID-19 testing site in San Benito County is through OptumServe which is located at 930 Sunset Dr. Hollister, CA 95023. Due to increase in testing demand this site will be appointment only and will not accommodate walk-ins until further notice. Appointments can be made at www.lhi.care.
Additional State vetted COVID-19 testing sites can be located at www.covid19.ca.gov. It is important to review this website should questions arise.
There are no out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 testing at a testing site. An insured person can get a COVID-19 test PDF when needed by any provider, in or out of their health plan network, at no cost. If you’re uninsured, the government pays for your test.
But there are some COVID-19 tests you do have to pay for:
- At-home test kits
- Some rapid result tests
To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine booster appointment please visit the State’s MyTurn vaccine appointment system at
myturn.ca.gov or call
1-833-422-4255. For additional vaccination appointments please contact your healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
For more information about COVID-19 visit
www.covid19.ca.gov.
