Rite Aid Coronavirus Testing Expands To Minors In California
Rite Aid has updated its COVID-19 testing program through an ongoing partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In a statement released Tuesday, a company spokesperson says that "effective immediately, no-charge testing at Rite Aid's existing testing sites will be expanded to individuals 13-years-old and older - regardless of whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic."
Across the state of California, Rite Aid is operating 102 testing sites. A total of 301 Rite Aid testing sites are open across 15 states. All COVID-19 testing locations use a simple self-swab nasal test, overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. They operate Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
At all testing locations, adult patients need to pre-register online at www.riteaid.com to schedule a time slot for testing, and are required to provide government-issued identification.
NOTE: Testing is temporarily unavailable at Rite Aid sites on Thanksgiving and Friday, November 27. Testing will resume on Saturday, November 28.
Previously, testing was only available to individuals 18 years of age or older, a spokesperson says.
The expanded program allows parents or legal guardians of individuals 13-18 years of age to create Baseline COVID-19 accounts so that they may be screened and tested. Parents or legal guardians must provide consent for individuals under 18, show their government-issued identification, and accompany their children to the appointment and supervise them during the test.
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"We're proud to continue serving as an essential part of the pandemic response in the neighborhoods we serve," said Heyward Donigan, president, and chief executive officer, Rite Aid. "Continuing to make testing available - and now, to a broader age range - is an important next step in continuing to fight COVID-19."
Rite Aid has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, partnering with Verily and its Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program to provide screening, scheduling, and return of results to participants for Rite Aid testing sites. BioReference Laboratories provides COVID-19 laboratory testing, while clinical oversight is provided by PWNHealth, a national clinician network that enables safe and easy access to diagnostic testing.
Rite Aid will continue to provide regular updates on the company's progress with COVID-19 testing. A complete list of Rite Aid's COVID-19 testing sites can be found at www.riteaid.com.
There are 102 RiteAids in California distributing the tests:
* Rite Aid #05471
1208 WEST REDONDO BEACH BLVD
GARDENA, CA
* Rite Aid #06313
107 SOUTH LONG BEACH BLVD
COMPTON, CA
* Rite Aid #06338
2059 SOUTH GAREY AVENUE
POMONA, CA
* Rite Aid #05497
1035 N MAGNOLIA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA
* Rite Aid #05583
910 WEST ONTARIO AVENUE
CORONA, CA
* Rite Aid #06441
1700 W WHITTIER BOULEVARD
LA HABRA, CA
* Rite Aid #06495
9333 WHITTIER BLVD
PICO RIVERA, CA
* * Rite Aid #05512
8447 ALONDRA BOULEVARD
PARAMOUNT, CA
* * Rite Aid #05734
2300 HARBOR BOULEVARD SUITE G
COSTA MESA, CA
* Rite Aid #06743
30551 GATEWAY PLACE
RANCHO MISSION VIEJO, CA
* Rite Aid #05729
1688 NORTH PERRIS BOULEVARD
PERRIS, CA
* Rite Aid #06509
16491 LAKESHORE DRIVE
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
* Rite Aid #05718
8015 LIMONITE AVENUE
RIVERSIDE, CA
* Rite Aid #05631
1331 SOUTH MISSION ROAD
FALLBROOK, CA
* Rite Aid #05634
1201 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY
OCEANSIDE, CA
* Rite Aid #06482
15331 BASELINE AVENUE
FONTANA, CA
* Rite Aid #06318
3000 SOUTH ARCHIBALD AVENUE
ONTARIO, CA
* Rite Aid #05600
1050 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE
ONTARIO, CA
* Rite Aid #05673
616 EAST HOBSONWAY
BLYTHE, CA
* Rite Aid #05724
260 NORTH SANDERSON AVE
HEMET, CA
* Rite Aid #05679
12900 PALM DRIVE
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
* Rite Aid #05672
806 RAMSEY STREET
BANNING, CA
* Rite Aid #06486
1180 N STATE STREET
SAN JACINTO, CA
* Rite Aid #06529
894 OAK VALLEY PARKWAY STE B
BEAUMONT, CA
* Rite Aid #05722
42021 EAST FLORIDA AVENUE
HEMET, CA
* Rite Aid #05678
51101 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET
COACHELLA, CA
* Rite Aid #06532
47985 MONROE STREET BLDG A
INDIO, CA
* Rite Aid #05671
1660 E 1ST STREET
BEAUMONT, CA
* Rite Aid #05680
1501 WEST MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA
* Rite Aid #06515
211 WEST BIRCH STREET
CALEXICO, CA
* Rite Aid #06225
1665 ALPINE BOULEVARD
ALPINE, CA
* Rite Aid #06750
28535 COLE GRADE ROAD
VALLEY CENTER, CA
* Rite Aid #05618
7224 BROADWAY
LEMON GROVE, CA
* Rite Aid #06295
1101 FRESNO STREET
FRESNO, CA
* Rite Aid #05869
3795 WEST SHIELDS AVENUE
FRESNO, CA
* Rite Aid #06289
4593 NORTH CEDAR AVENUE
FRESNO, CA
* Rite Aid #05862
1210 NORTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE
FRESNO, CA
* Rite Aid #06475
820 N LEMOORE AVENUE
LEMOORE, CA
* Rite Aid #05796
707 WEST LACEY BOULEVARD
HANFORD, CA
* Rite Aid #06459
1735 E WALNUT AVENUE
VISALIA, CA
* Rite Aid #05860
2640 FLORAL AVENUE
SELMA, CA
* Rite Aid #06723
160 E ANTELOPE AVE
WOODLAKE, CA
* Rite Aid #06522
875 NORTH ALTA AVENUE
DINUBA, CA
* Rite Aid #05858
1721 EAST MANNING AVENUE
REEDLEY, CA
* Rite Aid #05853
456 S MADERA AVENUE
KERMAN, CA
* Rite Aid #06764
1710 N FARMERSVILLE BLVD
FARMERSVILLE, CA
* Rite Aid #05809
1601 23RD STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #06791
431 34TH STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #06303
3225 PANAMA LANE
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #06716
9700 PANAMA LANE
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #05814
2505 MT VERNON AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #06395
1500 WHITLEY AVENUE
CORCORAN, CA
* Rite Aid #06454
1645 E TULARE AVENUE
TULARE, CA
* Rite Aid #05807
2501 HIGHWAY 46
WASCO, CA
* Rite Aid #05794
1809 CECIL AVENUE
DELANO, CA
* Rite Aid #06768
150 W KERN AVE
MCFARLAND, CA
* Rite Aid #05799
66 WEST MORTON AVENUE
PORTERVILLE, CA
* Rite Aid #06302
150 EAST LERDO HIGHWAY
SHAFTER, CA
* Rite Aid #05795
1051 WEST VISALIA ROAD
EXETER, CA
* Rite Aid #05836
2405 SOUTH BROADWAY
SANTA MARIA, CA
* Rite Aid #05827
7025 EL CAMINO REAL
ATASCADERO, CA
* Rite Aid #05782
2480 VICTORIA AVENUE
PORT HUENEME, CA
* Rite Aid #05783
221 EAST HARVARD BOULEVARD
SANTA PAULA, CA
* Rite Aid #05840
1356 WEST AVENUE J
LANCASTER, CA
* Rite Aid #06473
14515 MOJAVE DRIVE, STE B
VICTORVILLE, CA
* Rite Aid #05705
14629 7TH STREET
VICTORVILLE, CA
* Rite Aid #05690
1380 BARSTOW ROAD
BARSTOW, CA
* Rite Aid #05844
37950 47TH ST E
PALMDALE, CA
* Rite Aid #05687
21738 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA
* Rite Aid #05846
2938 WEST ROSAMOND BLVD
ROSAMOND, CA
* Rite Aid #05697
15510 MAIN STREET
HESPERIA, CA
* Rite Aid #06489
8008 PANAMA RD
LAMONT, CA
* Rite Aid #05700
4120 PHELAN ROAD
PHELAN, CA
* Rite Aid #05552
13803 FOOTHILL BLVD
SYLMAR, CA
* Rite Aid #06255
1038 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
PASADENA, CA
* Rite Aid #05456
11321 NATIONAL BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CA
* Rite Aid #06291
1970 WEST GRANTLINE ROAD
TRACY, CA
* Rite Aid #06356
4100 LONE TREE WAY
ANTIOCH, CA
* Rite Aid #05945
2021 SOLANO AVENUE
VALLEJO, CA
* Rite Aid #05908
20 EAST 18TH STREET
ANTIOCH, CA
* Rite Aid #05928
1203 WEST IMOLA AVENUE
NAPA, CA
* Rite Aid #06007
3142 G STREET
MERCED, CA
* Rite Aid #06003
1830 MITCHELL ROAD
CERES, CA
* Rite Aid #05848
48 ROBERTSON BLVD
CHOWCHILLA, CA
* Rite Aid #06379
500 MAIN STREET
LIVINGSTON, CA
* Rite Aid #06512
1000 W MONTE VISTA AVENUE
TURLOCK, CA
* Rite Aid #06432
7211 ELK GROVE BOULEVARD
ELK GROVE, CA
* Rite Aid #05998
6455 PACIFIC AVENUE
STOCKTON, CA
* Rite Aid #06510
4774 WEST LANE
STOCKTON, CA
* Rite Aid #06074
5610 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
SACRAMENTO, CA
* Rite Aid #06066
295 WEST MAIN STREET
WOODLAND, CA
* Rite Aid #06788
6420 RIO LINDA BLVD
RIO LINDA, CA
* Rite Aid #04212
955 STONY POINT ROAD
SANTA ROSA, CA
* Rite Aid #06097
1801 EUREKA WAY
REDDING, CA
* Rite Aid #06090
1583 HIGHWAY 99
GRIDLEY, CA
* Rite Aid #06548
14115 LAKERIDGE CIRCLE
MAGALIA, CA
* Rite Aid #06288
959 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CA
* Rite Aid #05515
12541 SEAL BEACH BLVD
SEAL BEACH, CA
* Rite Aid #05674
405 WEST MAIN STREET
BRAWLEY, CA
* Rite Aid #06549
11200 OLIVE DRIVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA
* Rite Aid #06514
16120 BEAR VALLEY ROAD
VICTORVILLE, CA
* Rite Aid #06080
1309 FULTON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO, CA
* Rite Aid #05958
1500 NORTHGATE MALL
SAN RAFAEL, CA
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This article originally appeared on the Across California Patch
