Testing helps public health officials, health care providers and laboratories determine who has COVID-19. This is important to help guide infected people to appropriate treatment, as well as to reduce forward transmission.
OTC Testing for COVID-19
View a comprehensive list of All Facility Letters (AFLs), which include new health care requirements and guidance for health care facilities, including long-term care facilities.
Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement
Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement
Visitation in Acute Health Care & Long-Term Care Settings
Health Care Worker Protections in High-Risk Settings
Pregnant women might be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and nursing mothers should take precautions. Learn more about getting vaccinated during your pregnancy.
It is critical to ensure that Californians have access to the care they need in our hospitals. As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, the state has issued a Public Health Order governing health care system protocols and surge capacity.
See Regional ICU Capacity Numbers
Information for providers and facilities administering monoclonal antibody treatments.
Learn more about product allocation and how to order.
PCR, Serology & Antigen Testing
Pooled Testing
Antigen Testing for Diagnosis of Acute COVID-19
Maintaining treatment is important during the pandemic. The state has guidance on reducing COVID-19 risk in behavioral health facilities that treat mental health and substance use disorders.
Sign up to receive alerts for updates to California state public health officer orders and public health mandates related to COVID-19 in 14 languages. Each city, county, and local government in California is working to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. For detailed local guidance, please visit your Local county website.
Connect with CDPH for additional COVID-19 resources.
If you need further clarification or have questions, comments, and concerns regarding CDPH COVID guidance, call (916) 558-1784 or submit an inquiry.
Call Your Local Public Health Department
COVID-19 call lines are available statewide.
If you are a member of the media, contact the Office of Communications:
Media@cdph.ca.gov
Public Records Act Requests
To place a public records act request, visit the CDPH public records portal.