Get Tested to Stop the Spread and Reopen

We want Riverside County to reopen safely. In addition to social distancing, the more local residents—even those who are asymptomatic—who get PCR swab-tested for COVID-19 on an ongoing and regular basis, the more we can help slow the spread.

This is because early detection through testing means people can take precautions sooner to avoid spread in their families and workplaces. Testing is free, easy, and available countywide, and the goal is to get this message out.

Let’s work together to slow the spread and keep our economy going.

Visit gettested.ruhealth.org for county and state-run locations.

Help spread the message to get more residents tested.

Testing Information

Riverside County is calling on residents to get tested for COVID-19 to continue to help slow the spread.

Those with and without symptoms are encouraged to get tested, as well as younger people who traditionally have not gotten screened at the same rate as other groups.

Residents should get tested for the active virus (PCR tests). Antigen or antibody testing does not contribute to identifying individuals who should isolate.

Testing is open to anyone, whether you have symptoms or not, and there are no out-of-pocket costs to individuals at government-sponsored testing sites. You must have an appointment to get tested.

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There are many choices for COVID-19 testing locations in Greater Palm Springs. We have highlighted several below, focusing on government-sponsored sites and a commercial operation at the airport.

Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs

• 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
• Appointment times available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and from 8 a.m to 4 p.m on Sunday.
• This site offers rapid testing for a fee as well as no cost PCR testing.

Palm Desert Location, Palm Desert

• 72-840 CA-111 Palm Desert, CA 92260
• Appointment times available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and from 8 a.m to 4 p.m on Sunday.
• This site offers rapid testing for a fee as well as no cost PCR testing.

Drive-Thru Testing: PCR Tests; Staff Administered Oral Swab; No Cost Testing

La Quinta Wellness Center, La Quinta

• 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253
• Appointments available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Indio Fairgrounds, Indio

• 46350 Arabia St., Indio, CA 92201 (Enter on Dr. Carreon Blvd.)
• Appointments available 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Additional links for COVID-19 testing from Riverside County:

• Riverside County Testing Information
• More Riverside County Testing Facilities

Coronavirus tests for active infections slow the spread of the disease by identifying infected individuals who can then be isolated as well as their close contacts. This process disrupts the disease, slows the spread of the disease and preserves space in our acute care hospitals.

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