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Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours
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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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I received expired kits. They expired in July 2023. They cannot be considered accurate.
Never received my free covid test kit, although I received an e-mail message stating it was being delivered on October 13, 2023. Is someone from Post Office confiscating these free kits?????
How often do we retest if we test positive?
When can we order more test?
Is there any way I can get 2 boxes. My husband and I both tested positive for Covid, that's 2 tests the first day, and we were told by my doctor to test 3 days later to make sure it's positive, that's 2 tests, after the Paxlovid 5 day course, you test, 5 days later you test, you keep testing until negative results, One 4 pack just isn't enough for 2 people, I'm 70 and my husband is 77, thanks for thinking about us,
How can i track my order with the uspo for covid test kits
Good info
BINAXNOW test expires 7-26-2023, extended to 2-24-2024 It is a waste to send test kits that expire in 4 months . You are not helping seniors.
I requested the 4 free COVID tests on Sept 26 but they never came. I tried to order again but they said I already got my allotment for my address.
Thanks for helping me out with the Covid test
The COVID tests we just received are expired.
Received my kits on 10/21/2023. The kits I received expired 07/04/2023. What a waste of taxpayer money.
Thank you for your support
Someone stole my package out of my mail box. Can I get a replacement?
We just got over Covid. Used tests up.
Need more
The USPS has researched my order
for the free tests and determined they delivered it to the wrong place and the postal customer is claiming they don't have them. The USPS Gave me 800 232 0233 to call its the cdc they told me to go to https::////emailus.usps.com/s/ which is a site to file a missing package thing which was already done at my local post office and when I do put the tracking number in on that site it won't except it. I am unable to afford tests and would like to have tests resent but even after following everyones instructions have been unable to do so.
I have tried and tried to get the free covid home tests at the connection you provided. It will not submit, just buffers over and over again.
Stay positive guys :D
How can I get more test kits.
My daughter & I used both boxes. I did test positive!
I order some Covid tests for my dad & have never received them as of today. I got mine, ordered them all same day. Help
Nicely written -- clear information and especially the reiteration of the "don't" categories.
Thx.
The test you sent me were already expired I
I never received the package of the free covid tests kit that went out in October 2023
Yes, the first 6 covid jabs have been so reliable (NOT) why not get a 7th!! lol
I got all shots and the boost and i have covid now
Have read all the comments. I really do need testing at home kits. My Husband got Covid and now I’m running a fever and feel really bad. Called hospital and they basically said there’s nothing they can do if you come up
Positive. Then I read on…it takes so long for them to come in mail. So really what’s the point when you know you have it.
Please send me the free test kits.
Thanks for this free program. I work in Healthcare and am exposed at times 🙃
Ours are sitting in Michigan not moving. How irritating
The Covid test that I was sent have expired dates and they are not listed on the FDA website as having extended expiration dates. Does that mean they are not valid? And if so, how do I get more?
too bad this is the only way to get free tests. Ours have been sitting in Michigan (we live in Northwest Ohio) for 5 days and not looking like they're moving. looks like covid might be one up on everyone again. Frustrating!!!!!
How often can you order the 4 free test kits per household?
Two boxes of self-test at home kits for COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test we received in 2022 were missing the “sealed solution” so the tests were useless.
We used up the 4 covid tests we got recently. Are we able to get additional ones. Thanks
I received my order a couple of days ago. Packaging stated that they expired July of 2023. I would like a replacement please
I can’t afford to purchase test for covid
I would like to get up to date free COVID tests
People at our church get Covid so I am exposed sometimes.
I ordered the free Covid test kits in September. I received a notice they would be delivered on October 12th. I received a notice that they were in the post office in Lyndhurst NJ and never went any further. I tried to o contact my post and they said there is nothing they can do.
Positive times 2.
Hello,
I received my free two boxes, of four COVID test kits. We are four in the family. I have a friend who is single, he received the same two boxes of four test kits. Is this how the free kits work, per household, regardless of how many people are in that house hold?
Thanks.
The Covid test you sent me expired in July
I had a problem with the zip code. Hope my order went through. Please let me know if I need to do something else.
These new Civid tests are VERY, VERY difficult, if not impossible to use. I suggest that you send out easier to use tests and fire the person or persons that approved these tests
how do I stop getting the free covid tests?
With so much COVID around, I’m constantly exposed and must be assured that I am not infected.
Thank you for the test kit.
How can I Know my order was correctly received?
I need more than 4...
How can i get more free Covid tests...I operate a music studio
Gotta stay Safe