Weekly COVID Testing for our Nanny
Hi! I'm looking for advice on weekly COVID testing options for my Nanny in either Hayward or Oakland. I'm trying to make it as convenient as possible, but we would like to have it done weekly, and I know there are free places to get it done, does anyone have any recommendations?
Sep 15, 2021
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Consider buying at-home COVID antigen tests (Amazon, CVS, etc sell them). They average about $20 each but are quick and easy to do from home. Otherwise Test the People might meet your needs.
Try Test the People in North Oakland - free and accessible, I'm not sure if appointments are required, I've always made an appointment though.
Test The People in Oakland is free, efficient (drive through or walk up), and has results within 12-24 hours. If you have insurance they bill them, but if you don't it's free.
I buy the BinaxNOW antigen tests online from Walmart for our nanny. Pack of 2 tests is $14.00. While not as accurate as a PCR test, they are very convenient and you see results in 15 minutes.
I think if you are requiring a weekly test then you should make it as convenient as possible for the nanny. Purchase at-home tests that she can do at your house every week.
Not free, but have you considered over the counter antigen tests from the drug store? Can't get more convenient than that. You could at least have a few on hand in case you want results right away or your nanny can't get an appointment.
A friend has used Test the People in north Oakland: https://www.testthepeople.org/. You can do a walk-in or make an appointment. City of Berkeley also does free walk-up testing, but that may be too far for you.
I would recommend the rapid home tests.
You can pick up the Abbott BinaxNOW home covid test kits from Walgreens or CVS. Results in 15 minutes. My sister's work gives all the employees a whole stack of them and everyone homes test every 2-3 days.