NOTE: FHL IS NOT A MEDICAL FACILITY AND DOES NOT OFFER COVID TESTING.
Currently, FHL requires testing for all visitors who are not fully vaccinated. The test must be a viral (PCR) COVID-19 test; results from antigen tests are not acceptable.
Pre-Arrival Testing Options
Washington State offers convenient COVID-19 testing in several locations, most at little or no cost regardless of insurance (if you have medical insurance, bring your insurance card and photo ID to testing). For the Seattle area, refer to this list of King County locations; for outside of Seattle, refer to the WA Dept of Health’s information for the state and to Health & Human Services’ list of locations nationwide.
Another, very convenient option is to order an at-home test kit from LabCorps. Health insurance, or public funds if no insurance, will cover the cost of the test for those who are eligible based on responses to a 3-question survey (including if you note that you will be living and working in a congregate setting). People have generally received their kits within 2 days of ordering them, and been notified of test results 1-4 days after sending back their samples. Check the Pixel website to view their current average time for delivering results. Contact Bernadette if you have any questions.
Post-Arrival Testing in Friday Harbor
Testing should be done no fewer than three days after arrival to FHL. The best option is to order a test kit from Pixel by LabCorps. Health insurance, or public funds if no insurance, will cover the cost of the test for those who are eligible based on responses to a 3-question survey (noting that you will be living and working in a congregate setting). You may order the Pixel kit sent in your name to FHL (620 University Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250); stockroom manager Peggy Combs will let you know when it has arrived. Before you take your post-arrival sample, contact Peggy to schedule a FedEx pickup for the completed kit; as FedEx does not run on evenings or weekends in Friday Harbor, you should plan to take your sample on a weekday morning, delivering it to the stockroom for pick up before 1 pm.