COVID-19 Immunization Options
Talk with your healthcare provider to determine your current immunization options.
Find an Immunization Appointment
Contact a local pharmacist or healthcare clinic to schedule an immunization appointment.
Click this link for a list of Whitman County Healthcare Clinics & PharmaciesCOVID-19 Testing Options
There are two main types of tests that can tell if you have COVID-19: Antigen or Molecular
- Antigen tests can be done at-home or done at a testing site
- Molecular (PCR or NAAT) tests can only done at a testing site
Testing Site
You can get antigen and PCR/NAAT tests through a healthcare provider, clinic, test site, or lab.
Find a Testing Site
Contact a pharmacist or a local healthcare clinic for available testing options.
Click this link for a list of Whitman County Healthcare Clinics & PharmaciesAntigen Self-Tests
Antigen self-tests, also called at-home tests or rapid self-tests, tell you if you have COVID‑19 in 15‑30 minutes. They may miss early infection. If you have COVID‑19 symptoms and test negative, repeat your test in 12 to 24 hours.
The expiration date for many of these tests have been extended. Prior to disposing of "expired" tests, please visit FDA's Extended Expiration Dates Table to see if the date was extended.
When to use these tests:
- If you have symptoms or a close contact or someone in your household is exposed or has COVID‑19 symptoms
- For work or schools (check with your employer/school to see what type of tests they accept)
- Before or after family gatherings, parties, or holiday functions
- After large events such as a sports games or faith-based services and after travel
Do not use a COVID-19 self-test in these situations:
- To meet travel requirements
- If you have already been tested at a testing site or health care provider and are waiting for results. Wait for your results and follow guidance.
No Cost Antigen Self-Tests
Pickup COVID-19 Tests at Community Organizations
Whitman County Public Health has distributed thousands of rapid self-tests to the following community locations for quick pickup access:
- Pullman Police Department
- Whitman County Rural District Libraries
- Washington State University: Cougar Health Services
- Whitman County Public Health
Have COVID-19 Tests Mailed Directly to Your Home
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will reopen COVIDTests.gov. Beginning September 25, households can order four free rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests through the ordering portal.
COVID-19 Treatments Options
If you are at high risk for being hospitalized for COVID, it is important to getting tested soon and treated early. Oral antiviral pills or other treatment options may lower the chances of your illness getting worse if taken within 5 days of symptoms. There is no cost for treatment regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Here are three ways to receive treatment:
Speak to your healthcare provider first.
Your provider can give you a prescription that can be filled at participating pharmacies or anywhere antivirals are available.
Make a Free Telehealth Appointment for COVID-19 Treatment
Telehealth is a free and easy way to see if COVID-19 oral antivirals such as Paxlovid, are right for you. Oral antivirals, which are COVID-19 treatment pills taken by mouth, are available by prescription only. They must be taken within the first five days of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and want to schedule a virtual telehealth appointment with a health care provider to determine treatment eligibility, begin your free consultation below and complete a brief intake form.
Completing the intake form to request a consultation should take you approximately 5 minutes. If the information provided indicates you may be eligible for treatment, you will be given a link for a video consultation with a health care provider. After joining the video call, a health care provider will join you within 5–30 minutes to complete the evaluation.
After receiving a telehealth consultation, if treatment is appropriate for you, you will receive a prescription for either free home delivery or pharmacy pickup.
Telehealth providers are available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific standard time (PST). Language assistance is also available.Telehealth providers are available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific standard time (PST). Language assistance is available. If you do not have access to a computer or smart phone, you can call 1-833-273-6330 to complete the questionnaire over the phone with a support agent.
This service is currently provided by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) in collaboration with Color Health.