Coronavirus test options in the Bay Area have changed since last surge. Here’s what you need to know

Demand for coronavirus tests in the Bay Area, which had dwindled since the beginning of the year, is spiking as cases continue to rise. As more information about the surging delta variant comes to light, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its testing guidance to include vaccinated people who have been exposed to the virus, even if they don't show symptoms. That's because new evidence suggests that vaccinated people can still spread the virus, though they are less likely to get it in the first place. But the options for testing in the Bay Area have changed since the most recent surge subsided last winter, vaccines rolled out, and demand for tests plummeted. Many local health departments scaled down their testing, including mass sites — though some are now reversing course. Here's what you need to know about coronavirus testing in the Bay Area, including when you need to get tested, what kinds of tests are available, and how to find one near you. I'm vaccinated. Do I still need to get tested? With the highly contagious delta variant, vaccinated people can still get COVID-19, though such cases are far less common than for unvaccinated people… Read full this story

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