The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a Provider Information Notice (PIN) reminding Adult and Senior Care (ASC) residential licensees that COVID-19 testing remains crucial during the vaccine rollout. The PIN provides options for accessing testing in their geographical area, including the Finding a Testing Site webpage, partnering with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Valencia Branch Laboratory, and private healthcare providers. Testing is free for all individuals, and licensees must keep test results confidential. The CDSS encourages licensees to share the resources in the PIN with residents, staff, and representatives. The notice emphasizes that testing will continue to be important for some time even as vaccines are distributed.

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