Current COVID-19 Guidance

 

King County

https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/covid-response/current-guidance.aspx

Washington State
https://coronavirus.wa.gov/

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Testing

We do not offer COVID-19 tests at The Kids Clinic. Here are some nearby testing locations:

​

King County Public Health Testing Sites
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/testing.aspx​

• Multiple sites available with online scheduling at the link above.

• Results provided to patient or guardian.

• No orders necessary from The Kids Clinic.

 

University of Washington Testing Sites

https://www.uwmedicine.org/coronavirus/testing

• Multiple sites available with online scheduling at the link above.

  • Harborview (all ages): Only for patients with symptoms or known COVID-19 exposure​

  • Northwest Hospital (ages 14+): Only for patients with symptoms or known COVID-19 exposure

  • University of Washington parking lot: Supervised self-swab. Scheduling options for with or without symptoms. 

• Results provided to patient or guardian.

• No orders necessary from The Kids Clinic.
   

Seattle Children's Hospital Testing Sites

• Order required from The Kids Clinic in order to schedule via phone.

• Test results will be faxed from Seattle Children's to our office to then share with you. (This frequently prolongs the process of finding out test results.)

• Call our office or send a portal message if you are interested in this option.

​

Additional Washington State Testing Locations

https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/TestingforCOVID19/TestingLocations​

Questions About Testing?
Here is the FAQ page from the Washington Department of Health: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/TestingforCOVID19

We can also discuss any questions or uncertainty about testing, symptoms, results, etc. in a virtual appointment. Call our office or send a portal message to schedule.

Quarantine, Isolation, and Contacts

CDC Video "What’s the difference between quarantine and isolation?"

https://youtu.be/l3s75_X8Xjs

When to Quarantine

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html

Isolate If You Are Sick

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/isolation.html

 

Who Is Considered A Close Contact?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Contact-Tracing

Mental Health

​

WA Listens (support line for stress related to COVID-19): Call 833-681-0211 

​

Washington State COVID-19 Response (mental and emotional well-being webpage)

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/mental-and-emotional-well-being

​

Crisis Text Line: Text HEAL to 741741

​

Crisis Connections: Call 866-427-4747

​

TeenLink: Call or text 866-833-6546