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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">November 15, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext"> </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kaiser COVID-19 testing </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic during this holiday season, testing is one of the best ways for members to manage the spread of the virus. Through the attached
<i>Choose the Right COVID Test</i> flyer, Kaiser is encouraging members to choose between an antigen test or a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, based on their situation. It highlights the different circumstances in which home antigen tests and PCR tests
should be used. The flyer is also being posted to the Kaiser microsite. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Home antigen tests are best for when you:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Have symptoms (retest after 24 to 48 hours if the first test result is negative)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Have been exposed to someone who tested positive (test 5 days after exposure if no symptoms)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Plan to travel, attend a gathering, or spend time with people who are at risk for serious illness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Need to show a negative test result for return to work (employer policies may vary)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PCR tests are recommended when you:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Are directed to get this test by your doctor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• Are attending an event or activity that specifically requires a negative PCR test result<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This information is complimentary and being shared with all employees by Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente plan members may contact the Kaiser customer service
team with any questions at 800.464.4000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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