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The federal government is providing up to four free at-home COVID-19 antigen tests through its website (www.covidtests.gov) that will be shipped directly to each individual’s home.

What to Know:

• Order your test online at www.covidtests.gov
• It takes less than a minute to order the tests
• All that is needed to order tests is first and last names and shipping address
• Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four (4) free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests
• The federal government has tests for every residential address in the U.S.
• Tests are free and will be shipped by the U.S. Postal Services
• Tests should arrive by USPS within 7-10 days from order

The Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests:

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

For more information about the at-home COVID-19 tests, please visit https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/. Tests can be ordered online at COVIDtests.gov. To place an order, all you need is your name and residential address. No ID, credit card, or health insurance information is required. You may also share your email address to get updates on your order.