How should you report positive at-home COVID tests? WA DOH provides new guidance
The Washington State Department of Health announced new COVID-19 testing guidance Friday, including where to report positive self-tests.
Previously, Washingtonians could call a DOH hotline to report positive cases after testing at-home. The new guidance from DOH offers a website portal called the Say Yes! COVID Test Digital Assistant where all Washingtonians can report positive at-home tests, regardless of where the tests were obtained.
The hotline is still available, but DOH said in a news release that it will primarily be used to assist people who need Care Connect Services.
Those who need additional help after testing positive can call the DOH hotline to talk to Care Connect Services for fresh and nonperishable food delivery, as well as personal care kits. Care coordinators can also provide resources to find financial assistance during the isolation period, and can connect people to additional long-term care services for health and social needs. The hotline can be accessed by dialing 1-800-525-0127, then press #.
The federal government will no longer provide at-home COVID-19 tests through the mail, but Washingtonians can still order up to 10 free tests every month by ordering online at sayyescovidhometest.org, according to DOH.
DOH is still encouraging all Washingtonians who test positive to stay home and isolate, regardless of vaccination status.
This story was originally published September 9, 2022 at 2:18 PM.
