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About COVID-19 Testing

If you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, testing is an important way to protect your family, friends, and community. Home-based testing by antigen is the most convenient way to test for COVID-19.

Starting at the end of September 2024, residential households in the U.S. can order four home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests for free. There is a limit of one order per address. You can order these tests online at COVIDTests.gov.

COVID-19 testing FAQs

When and why

At-home tests

Testing positive

Updated December 20, 2024