NOTICE:

Starting May 1, the COVID-19 testing site at NRH2O will relocate to the Tarrant County Northeast Annex, 837 Brown Trail, Bedford, 76022. Days and hours of operation will remain the same.

The COVID-19 testing site at J.P. Elder Middle School will cease operations on Friday, April 30.

To self screen and make an appointment, click here:

If you are unable to schedule an appointment through the Tarrant County scheduling portal, you will be given an option to go to the DSHS’s website. 

Please note: DSHS portal includes testing providers that will assess fees and co-pays for their tests.

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To help meet the need for more COVID-19 testing, Tarrant County has provided this web page for individuals to use in self-screening and to schedule a personal COVID-19 test at a community testing site.

Screenings are available in English and Spanish. People who need assistance in other languages, such as Vietnamese, can call the Tarrant County Public Health information line at 817-248-6299.

About Tarrant County Community Testing Sites

Appointments are available at multiple testing sites across Tarrant County. Complete the screening questionnaire to qualify for an appointment.

Testing is available for children five years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For questions about getting your child under five tested, please contact their medical provider.

Community Testing Sites

Tarrant County Public Health is working with the community to provide several locations for residents to get tested for COVID-19.

Tests at all sites are available by online appointment at covidtesting.tarrantcounty.com. Residents who do not have access to a computer may call 817-248-6299 to schedule an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 Testing

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COVID-19 Testing Basics

More details can be found on this U.S. Food and Drug Administration webpage.

Steps to take after being tested for COVID-19:         English            Spanish

Until you obtain results, follow these recommendations:

Remember that most people who become infected with COVID-19 experience symptoms similar to the common cold or flu and are able to manage their symptoms at home using the same medications you would use to treat a cold or the flu. 

In addition, you should isolate, at home, and follow the prevention steps below to limit the potential spread of illness:

• Restrict activities outside your home, unless you need medical care
• Do not go to work, school, or public places
• Avoid using public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis
• Stay in a specific room away from others inside your home, as much as possible. Wear a mask when around other people, including healthcare workers.  If you are unable to wear a mask, those around you should
• If possible, use a separate bathroom
• Restrict contact with pets while you are sick
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Several store-bought pocket hand sanitizers are more than 60% alcohol. Always check the labels.
• Avoid sharing dishes, utensils, cups, towels and bedding
• Frequently clean “high-touch” areas, such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards and tablets
• Although there have not been any reported cases of transmission from people to animals, limiting contact is recommended.
  

If you feel you need to see your healthcare provider or have an existing appointment, first call their office and tell them you have, or may have COVID-19. They will determine how to proceed with your care.  Many medical offices are offering telehealth visits and may advise this type of visit, if appropriate.

At this time, you have been instructed to home isolate because your current symptoms are considered mild.  In the event your symptoms worsen, seek medical attention.  Worsening of symptoms* may include:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
  
  *This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
  

If your healthcare provider recommends you go to the clinic or hospital for further evaluation, put on a facemask before you enter the facility. These steps will help keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed.

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