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Order free Covid tests at COVIDtests.gov

Starting November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. If you didn’t order tests since the program reopened in September, the site will let you place two orders for a total of eight tests. Order your test kits through COVID.gov. Orders will ship free starting the week of November 27, 2023.

The kits will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. Many kits have had their expiration dates extended beyond what may be printed on the packaging.

You don’t have to pay for shipping, and you’ll never be asked for a credit card or bank account number. You only need to give a name and shipping address. If you’d like an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, you can submit your email address. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. So, remember:

  • Only go to COVID.gov to order your free test kits from the federal government. When you click to order, you’ll be redirected to special.usps.com/testkits. If you’re following a link from a news story, double-check the URL that shows in your browser’s address bar.
  • No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to “help” you order free kits. Don’t give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

This blog, originally posted on September 25, 2023, has been updated to reflect the extension of free COVID test kits through COVID.gov. 

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Estelle Lumer
September 26, 2023

Thanks for helping us stay safe!!

Carol Cardon
October 10, 2023

In reply to by Margaret Dyer

My husband and I would like to have the new Covid vaccine. What should we do?

Carmen Williams
October 23, 2023

In reply to by Margo Xidis

This is for Covid testing

Kim Frye
November 28, 2023

In reply to by Margo Xidis

Free covid Test

Sandra kelly
December 21, 2023

In reply to by Kim Frye

I need some tested

Sandra kelly
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Sandra kelly

Need some tested

Jennifer Traylor
January 04, 2024

In reply to by Sandra kelly

I have heart issues and my son was around someone who has covid. I can't get him to the Dr right away.

Milca Ramos
December 27, 2023

In reply to by Kim Frye

I would like free COVID test kits for I was diagnosed on December 19,2023

Sherry Holt
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Kim Frye

I just got over covid used all my free test

Joshua Donton
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Kim Frye

Need COVID test

Elaine batten
January 03, 2024

In reply to by Kim Frye

Free Covid test

Leticia Lopez
January 03, 2024

In reply to by Kim Frye

I need Covid tests

katherleen nesbitt
January 04, 2024

In reply to by Kim Frye

Looking for free covid tests

Karen Forrest
December 01, 2023

In reply to by Margo Xidis

Husband isn’t feeling well and has symptoms. I have a the new shots

CYNTHIA L Monroe
December 18, 2023

In reply to by Margo Xidis

Free Covid home tests

Judy Manning Herring
December 27, 2023

In reply to by CYNTHIA L Monroe

I am 79 years old and asking for free at home covid testers

Miranda Mangiafico
January 02, 2024

In reply to by CYNTHIA L Monroe

I would love free COVID home test

Jose Medellin
December 18, 2023

In reply to by Margo Xidis

Free covid tests

Pearl vernon
December 19, 2023

In reply to by Jose Medellin

I would like the free Covid test kits

Melba Hill
December 20, 2023

In reply to by Jose Medellin

We are in need of 4 Covid test

Aida rivera
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Margo Xidis

I like to have covid test please

Dawn Redder
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Margo Xidis

I would like some free covid tests to take on a trip.

Patrice Kellett
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Margo Xidis

My husband and I would like free Covid test kits

Louise Grzyb
January 02, 2024

In reply to by Margo Xidis

I would like the free COVID tests

Eileen Boisvere
January 04, 2024

In reply to by Margo Xidis

please send me free covid test kits

Trisha Szymanski
October 23, 2023

In reply to by Carol Cardon

Schedule a new Covid vaccine at your local drug store chain online. I got mine at CVS.

Doug
October 23, 2023

In reply to by Carol Cardon

See your pharmacist. They should be able to give you your vaccines, flu, covid and possibly RSV.

Kim
December 11, 2023

In reply to by Carol Cardon

You can ask your healthcare provider or any pharmacy will offer them as well. Hope this helps

Victoria
December 21, 2023

In reply to by Carol Cardon

Carol, I get mine from the county health dept where you don't have to pay.