How to Get Tested for Coronavirus in the Bay Area Using Project Baseline

Determining Eligibility

1. Seek medical assistance instead if you're having severe symptoms. Only get tested if you have mild symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. You can also get tested if you think you've come into contact with someone who also has coronavirus. If you have difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, or bluish lips, you may have a severe case of COVID-19. Call your doctor and tell them your symptoms so they can advise you on the next steps.^[1]

   1. Try to avoid leaving your home if you're sick unless you're getting medical care.
   2. Wear a facemask if you're experiencing symptoms and need to go out in public to help prevent the virus from spreading.
2. Check the zoning and age restrictions for testing. You can only qualify for testing if you currently live in either San Mateo or Santa Clara County in California since that's where the testing centers are located. You must also be 18 or older in order to register, or else you will be turned away. Avoid signing up for testing if you don't meet either requirement to ensure that people who do qualify are able to make appointments.^[2]

   1. Project Baseline is still in its early stages and they are planning to expand to other areas in the United States in the near future.
   2. If you're under 18, have your parent or guardian contact a physician or healthcare provider to discuss your family's health.
3. Sign the public health authorization form on the site. The health authorization form allows Project Baseline to collect your medical information so they can run tests. Sign in to the site with a Google account and read over the form. Fill out all of the personal information fields on the form before adding your digital signature on the bottom. Submit the form to complete your screening.^[3]

   1. You can access the form here: https://www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/.
   2. If you don't have a Google account, you will have to create one so you can sign in.
   3. Project Baseline will not share any of your data with any other third-parties.
4. Take the screening survey on the Project Baseline site to see if you qualify. Visit the Project Baseline website and select the coronavirus screening option at the top of the screen. Answer the questions in the survey, which will ask about your age, location, and symptoms. Click the Submit button to complete the survey, which will display if you're eligible or not.^[4]

   1. If you aren't eligible for screening or testing, take care of yourself at home and monitor your symptoms.

   Warning: Project Baseline may not schedule any appointments if they reach capacity. Check the website every few hours to find out when they're accepting new appointments.