General Information
If you believe that you have symptoms, there are a few pieces of information shared by every health department.
- Do not go to an emergency room or doctor’s office unannounced. Call the ER or your primary care physician in advance so that you do not inadvertently spread COVID19 in transit.
- If you do not have a primary care physician, call 478.29.COVID to be connected to your state hotline or use K Health’s app listed below to tele connect with a doctor.
- Remember, a doctor’s note is often required to receive a test.
Use this CDC tool to assess your COVID-19 related symptoms.
If you do not have a primary care physician or you want to connect directly w/ a doctor via text now, use K Health & enter code COVID19 so that it is completely free.
State-Level Information
The majority of all testing is happening in private labs and in state/city labs. As such, here is information about each state’s contact information and process for testing.
Dial 478-29-COVID & be connected w/ the appropriate local/state hotline. 911 is only for emergencies.
Alabama
COVID Information: Alabama Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.888.264.2256
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: There are mobile testing sites but they are not listed on the Alabama Health Dept. site.
Alaska
COVID Information: Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services
Hotline: (800) 478-2221
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Arizona
COVID Information: Arizona Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.844.542.8201
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Arkansas
COVID Information: Arkansas Dept. of Health Services
Hotline: 1.800.803.7847 and after hours or weekends, you can call 800.554.5738
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: You can also email [email protected]
California
COVID Information: California Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.800.803.7847 and after hours or weekends, you can call 800.554.5738
Notes: There are 18 public health labs that citizens can connect with as well. LA now has a direct portal for testing.
Colorado
COVID Information: Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment
Hotline: 1.877.462.2911
Notes: There are drive thru testing facilities in Colorado.
Connecticut
COVID Information: Connecticut COVID Site
Hotline: (800) 203-1234
District of Columbia (DC)
COVID Information: DC COVID Information
Hotline: 844-493-2652
Delaware
COVID Information: Delaware Dept. of Public Health
Hotline: 1.866.408.1899
Email: [email protected]
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Florida
COVID Information: Florida Health
Hotline: 1.866.779.6121
Email: [email protected]
Notes: County health departments
Hawaii
COVID Information: Hawaii Dept. of Health
Hotline: 2-1-1
Notes: If no primary physician, then call 808.586.4586
Idaho
COVID Information: Idaho Official COVID Resources
Hotline: (800) 926-2588
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Illinois
COVID Information: Illinois Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.800.889.3931
Email: [email protected]
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Indiana
COVID Information: Indiana COVID Site
Hotline: 877.826.0011
Email: [email protected]
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Iowa
COVID Information: Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Hotline: 2-1-1
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: State lab site for medical professionals (order supplies, etc)
Kansas
COVID Information: Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Hotline: 1.866.534.3463
Notes: Local health program
Louisiana
COVID Information: Louisiana Dept. of Health
Hotline: 2-1-1
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: Anxiety number 1.866.310.7977
Maine
COVID Information: Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: 1866.811.5695
Email: [email protected]
Text: text zip code to 898-211
Notes: Maine health professional – 1.800.821.5821
Massachusetts
COVID Information: Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health
Hotline: 2-1-1
Notes: Live chat option during working hours | As of 3/26, Mass. has 21 sites open for testing
Michigan
COVID Information: Michigan COVID Site
Hotline: 1.888.535.6136
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: FAQ | Detroit will begin drive-up testing on March 27th
Minnesota
COVID Information: Minnesota Dept. of Health
Hotline: 651.201.3920
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: There is a separate number for Community mitigation — 651.297.1304.
Mississippi
COVID Information: Mississippi Dept. of Health
Hotline: 877.978.6453
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Missouri
COVID Information: Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services
Hotline: 877.435.8411
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals:
Notes: FAQ
Montana
COVID Information: Montana Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: (888) 333-0461
Notes: Local Health Dept.
Nebraska
COVID Information: Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: 402.552.6645
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: link
Notes: If you don’t have a PCP
Nevada
COVID Information: Nevada Health Response
Hotline: (702) 759-4636
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: link
Notes: FAQ
New Hampshire
COVID Information: New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: 1-866-444-4211
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals:
New Jersey
COVID Information: New Jersey Dept. of Public Health
Hotline: 1.800.962.1253
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals:
Notes: Text zip code 898-211
New Mexico
COVID Information: New Mexico Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.855.600.3453
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals:
Notes: There are two additional hotlines — (Senior food hotline 1.800.432.2080) and
(Non-health related 1.833.551.0518)
New York
COVID Information: New York Dept. of Health
Hotline: 1.888.364.3065
Notes: COVID Testing Site
North Carolina
COVID Information: North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: 2-1-1 or 888.892.1162
Notes: Testing site, including info for those without health insurance
Oregon
COVID Information: Oregon Health Authority
Hotline: 2-1-1
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Notes: FAQ
Rhode Island
COVID Information: Rhode Island Dept. of Health
Hotline: 401.222.8022
Notes: COVID extended health insurance
South Carolina
COVID Information: South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control
Hotline: 1.855.472.3432
Notes: If you do not have a primary care physician, you can reach out to a doctor for free via Telehealth Clinics.
Vermont
COVID Information: Vermont COVID Site
Hotline: 866.652.4636
Notes: 802.863.7240 for monitoring info
Virginia
COVID Information: Virginia Dept. of Health
Hotline: 877.ASK.VDH3
Notes: local health dept.
West Virginia
COVID Information: West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hotline: 1.800.887.4304
Dedicated Site for Healthcare Professionals: COVID-19 Resources of Healthcare Providers
Wyoming
COVID Information: Wisconsin Dept. of Public Health
Hotline: (888) 425-7138
Email: [email protected]