Pure Care Pharmacy Now Offers FREE COVID Testing
Darren Levitt
One of the most critical ways in which we can all curb the spread of COVID is to monitor our own symptoms and exposures; and, if we believe we’ve come into contact with the virus, to remain quarantined from our regular activities, preventing others from becoming infected.
The role of testing is especially important here. COVID testing will let you know for sure if you do or don’t have the virus, which can in turn provide you with peace of mind about returning to school or work… or, with a clear mandate to sequester yourself for a few days.
If you live in San Diego and need access to COVID testing, we’d invite you to visit our friends at Pure Care Pharmacy. We’re proud to have them as Merge tenants, and grateful that they’re currently offering FREE COVID testing to the members of our community.
Get Tested for COVID-19 in San Diego
In the coming week, Pure Care will be offering COVID testing at the following times:
Saturday, September 19: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, September 20: Closed for testing
Monday, September 21: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, September 22: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, September 24: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
You can monitor the schedule, and get urgent updates, by following this website. The site will also allow you to make an online appointment for your COVID test.
When you arrive at Merge for your COVID test, you’ll be directed on how to proceed. Look for posted signage or check in with any on-site personnel you see.
When to Get a COVID Test
Public health officials recommend visiting a COVID testing site in any of the following conditions:
● If you have been exposed to someone who is COVID-positive within the last 14 days.
● If you have had any COVID-like symptoms over the past 14 days. You can see a full list of symptoms here.
● If you have been encouraged by a doctor or public health official to get a COVID test.
If you fit into any of these categories, we’d invite you to consider COVID testing. And again, if you live in San Diego, one of the most accessible COVID testing sites may be Pure Care Pharmacy.
There’s been a lot of uncertainty and disruption this year but remember that there really is power in basic knowledge… and in particular, clear COVID test results can empower you to make the right decisions for yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
To learn more about COVID-19 in San Diego, reach out to our friends at Pure Care Pharmacy today.
Photos by Chaire Juaneza