Dear Ward 8 Residents,
The District of Columbia is offering free, appointment-required testing for DC residents who have been ordered by a doctor to have a test due to COVID-19 symptoms. Testing criteria includes:
- DC residents, with symptoms, who are 65-years and older.
- Healthcare providers or individuals, with symptoms, who work in a healthcare facility that is located in DC.
- First responders, with symptoms, who work for the District of Columba Government.
- DC residents, with symptoms, who have an underlying health condition(s), including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, chronic lung disease.
All other residents should contact their primary care physician to obtain a referral for a test. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment for testing at UMC, contact the Testing Triage Call Center at (855) 363-0333.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
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