The State of California has opened the new California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Valencia Branch Laboratory (VBL) to support employers and community organizations initiate and expand COVID-19 testing. This program is available to test employees and community members at little to no cost. By engaging in this program, the state aims to provide you and your employees access to test results within 24-48 hours (upon receipt at lab), and allows you to have the infrastructure in place to rapidly respond to outbreaks affecting your workplace.
To learn more about the program and how to engage:
- Review the flyer below and explore the VBL website which includes a detailed playbook on how to set-up a testing site
- Apply to be a testing sites via the online interest form (CDPH with respond within ~3 business days with approval notices)
- Direct questions to testing.taskforce@state.ca.gov
