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Get four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests this fall

Matt Bachus

I'm from the Midwest where a strong work ethic was important and, just like in Colorado, the people are down to earth and friendly...

I'm from the Midwest where a strong work ethic was important and, just like in Colorado, the people are down to earth and friendly...

Sep 30 4 minutes read

Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

Get four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests this fall on COVIDTests.gov
Order Free At-Home Tests

Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests?
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

The U.S. government will continue to make COVID-⁠19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs. Please contact a HRSA health center, Test to Treat site, or ICATT location near you to learn how to access low- or no-cost COVID-⁠19 tests provided by the federal government.

Adult administering a COVID-19 nasal self test

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TESTING RESOURCES

Need a COVID-⁠19 test right away? The resources below are available.

At-⁠Home Tests at Retailers and Pharmacies - At-⁠home tests are available for sale around the U.S. Check with local retailers and pharmacies to see where at-⁠home tests are available.

Thousands of Free Testing Sites - No-cost antigen and PCR COVID-⁠19 tests are available to everyone in the U.S., including the uninsured, at more than thousands of sites nationwide. Find additional resources in your state.

COVID-19 test swabs developing

ABOUT AT-⁠HOME COVID-⁠19 TESTS

The tests available for order:

  • Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
  • Can be taken at home or other locations. Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
  • Can be used for testing whether you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms or not
  • Can be used for testing whether you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines or not.
  • Are also referred to as self-⁠tests or over the counter (OTC) tests

Read frequently asked questions

You can voluntarily report positive or negative COVID-19 test results through MakeMyTestCount.org to help with public health efforts.

REPORT TEST RESULTS

Testing sample swab for COVID-19

Take an at-⁠home test:

  • If you begin having COVID-⁠19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
  • At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-⁠19, or
  • When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-⁠19 vaccines

What if you test Positive?

A positive at-⁠home test result means that the test found the virus, and you very likely have COVID-⁠19.

If you test positive, follow the latest CDC guidance for isolation.

Treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available. If you test positive and are at high risk for severe COVID-19 (age 50 and over or you have a weakened immune system or other health conditions), talk to a doctor as soon as possible about available treatment options.

The Test-to-Treat program is one easy way to get treatment. Test-to-Treat locations will give you a test and treatment. Find a Test-to-Treat location near you

What if you test Negative?

A negative at-⁠⁠home test result means that the test did not find the virus, and you may have a lower risk of spreading COVID-⁠⁠19 to others. Check your test’s instructions for specific next steps. If you test negative, you should test again 48 hours after your first test. Take a third test, 48 hours after the second, if the second test was negative and you don’t have symptoms

If you test negative, follow the latest CDC guidance for self-⁠testing.

~COVID.gov/tests

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