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Other Relevant Info: DDS COVID-19 Directives and CDPH Guidance on COVID-19 Lab Testing


Please read for additional information including:

  • DDS COVID-19 Directives
  • CDPH Guidance on COVID-19 Lab Testing

DDS COVID-19 Directives

In the last several days, DDS has issued several new directives. They are posted on their Web site, and we're providing links to the new directives here too:

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CDPH Guidance for Prioritization of Patients for Laboratory Testing for COVID-19

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced testing for COVID-19 is expanding, but still largely limited to the following populations:

  • Hospitalized patients who have signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19 in order to inform decisions related to infection control or medical management.
     
  • Residents and staff of long-term care facilities with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19.
     
  • Other persons who are at higher risk for severe infection with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19. These persons include older adults (age >65 years) and individuals with chronic medical conditions.
     
  • Residents and staff of correctional facilities and other congregate settings with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19.
     
  • Healthcare personnel with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19.

Persons in these categories with mild illness should contact their health care provider by phone to discuss the need for testing.

Click here to see the full guidance from CDPH