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SACRAMENTO – Given a rise in respiratory illnesses and the increase from medium to high levels of flu across the state, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is expanding its no-cost testing program for COVID-19 to include flu testing at the state’s COVID-19 testing sites.
“Respiratory infections are spreading quickly now and could continue throughout the winter. I urge everyone six months of age and older to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible,” said State Public Health Officer and CDPH Director, Dr. Tomás Aragón. “And should you become ill, please promptly seek testing and appropriate treatment.”