Health & Human services

This is a summary of recommendations and resources for COVID-19 therapeutics adapted from information provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Because COVID-19 therapeutics are a rapidly changing area of pandemic response, we encourage all providers to regularly check for updates on variant resistance, eligible populations, and treatment guidelines. 

Available Outpatient Therapies at Each Disease Stage 

The red circle indicates: not effective against Omicron and as of 4/5/22 no longer authorized for use in any U.S region. 

ORAL ANTIVIRAL TREATMENTS OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR COVID-19: 

The FDA authorized two oral antivirals, Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir, for the treatment of COVID-19 in certain patients. 

Pre Exposure Prophylaxis 

LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH OFFERING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY INFUSIONS:  

TEST TO TREAT 

The Biden-Harris Administration launched a nationwide Test to Treat initiative, that has been expanded to give individuals an important way to rapidly access free lifesaving treatment for COVID-19. In this program, people are able to get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – receive a prescription from a health care provider, and have their prescription filled all in one location. These “One-Stop Test to Treat” locations are available at hundreds of locations nationwide, including pharmacy-based clinics, federally-qualified community health centers (FQHCs), and long-term care facilities. People will also continue to be able to be tested and treated by their own health care providers who can appropriately prescribe these oral antivirals at locations where they are being distributed. 

FACT SHEET: COVID-19 TEST TO TREAT 

To search by zip code for US locations (including Test to Treat) that offer oral medication, use the federal Test to Treat Locator.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY TELEHEALTH LINE

The City, in partnership with Heathvana, the City's test results delivery partner, will make it easier for people to receive COVID-19 medications after contracting the virus.

This will provide equitable and timely access to treatment, improving health outcomes for all, especially those with less access to a primary care provider and those who are at higher risk. PCR test results through the Healthvana platform will now include a clickable button that will link to information about treatment options and allow people to request antivirals for free (if applicable) through Los Angeles County’s telehealth phone line at 1-833-540-0473.

This new feature, built into Healthvana’s test results, will make it easier for the community to receive and benefit from the antivirals Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, which should be taken within five days of symptom onset. Both medications reduce the ability of the virus to multiply and spread through the body, reducing the risk of hospitalization.

Additionally, those who receive a positive test result from an at-home test or from a rapid antigen test administered at one of the City-run sites can also call 1-833-540-0473 for treatment assessment.

People can contact telehealth services seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call center staff will answer questions and connect patients to services as needed. These antiviral treatments are free, do not require the person to have a primary care physician and are available regardless of immigration status. The treatment can be prescribed through the telehealth phone line and can be delivered to the patient’s door the very next day.

COVID-19 Treatment & Telehealth

LOCATIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA SPONSORED BY THE STATE OFFERING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY INFUSIONS: