Free Medicine is Available for COVID-19

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has important information for people at risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

If you test positive for COVID-19, there is free medicine that can significantly reduce your chance of severe sickness/hospitalization if you are at high risk. Medication must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms. This is important information to know and share with family and friends. Both at-home or lab tests are accepted as proof that you’re positive.

To learn more and get the free COVID-19 medicine:

• Call the free Los Angeles County Public Health Call Center at (833) 540-0473 to see if you’re eligible. You do not need health insurance to get this free medicine through the call center. Medication can be delivered the next day to you or picked up at a local pharmacy. The call center is open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-8:30 p,m.

• For information on getting COVID-19 medications visit: ph.lacounty.gov/covidmedicines. Resources are available in many languages.