L.A. County Announces $400k Funding for Testing Sites

Testing site at Dodger Stadium parking lot (Photo – Melanie Hooks)

Los Angeles County has committed $400,000 in one-time bridge funding to support staffing-related costs at COVID-19 testing sites operated by CORE within the City of Los Angeles.

By News Desk

The County’s contribution to CORE will help support their current operations while the nonprofit secures other funding streams and will be extended as needed. In addition to supporting these CORE sites, the County will continue to fully fund its nine operated sites. The county is also preparing to add additional testing sites in coming weeks to areas identified as “hot spots” where data illustrates high test positivity, low testing access, and high mortality. That effort will include partnerships with community-based organizations to aggressively target high-risk communities through street outreach teams delivering COVID-19 prevention messages door-to-door.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, said:

This funding provides the opportunity for the County to maintain crucial testing sites and ensure the availability of appointments throughout the entire region, helping to keep our community safe.

Note that, contrary to some media inquiries, yesterday’s temporary closure of Dodger Stadium was due to a planned staff training, not a result of a lack of funding.

Symptomatic? Referral? Testing Sites?

1. Individuals who are symptomatic or have a known exposure to a positive case are urged to first seek testing from their provider.
2. Individuals needing referral to a provider can dial toll-free 211.
3. Individuals can register for tests at multiple government-run or partner sites by visiting lacounty.gov/testing.