District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announces that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have partnered to deliver free at-home COVID-19 tests. 

 

Every home address is eligible to order 4 free, at-home COVID-19 tests. HHS says that orders should ship between 7-12 days after ordering, beginning in late January. Ordering is easy and convenient online at: https://www.covidtests.gov/. 

 

“As the need for COVID-19 testing has increased, so has the need for testing supplies,” stated DHD#10 Health Officer, Kevin Hughes. “This offering of free at-home test kits will make a big difference, especially to our rural communities who may not have access to our testing clinics or supplies.” 

 

It is important to note that DHD#10 does not offer COVID-19 testing, nor do they carry testing supplies at their offices. However, most area pharmacies perform COVID-19 testing and sell at-home testing kits. 

 

You can also learn more about additional resources, insurance reimbursement for at-home kits, and the CDC’s quarantine and isolations guidelines from the link above. DHD#10 asks that positive at-home tests be reported here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6055601/3a61f0729898. 

 

For more information on COVID-19, visit www.dhd10.org/coronavirus.