Who should get a COVID-19 PCR test?

You should get tested if:

• You have symptoms of COVID-19 (such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath).
• You don’t have symptoms but may have been exposed to COVID-19.
• You don’t have symptoms and haven’t been recently exposed but live or work in a place where people reside, meet, or gather in close proximity (this can include healthcare settings, homeless shelters, assisted living facilities, group homes, prisons, detention centers, schools, and workplaces).
• Your employer, public health department, contact investigator, or healthcare provider has identified you as someone who should get tested.

If you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 or that you have been exposed to the virus, you should consult your place of work for specific guidance about whether to stay home or continue working.

Visit the CDC website for more information about testing.