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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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Covid tests should be FREE EVERYWHERE! The WEF created this ridiculous monster, so please put government paid free ones in every store, school, etc.!
I want to order covid tests.
my husband and i would like to receive free covid kits
Did not receive anything with the link
Where do I order 2 sets of testing supplies?
We are a household of 6. We received free covid test kits from the government in December 2023. We all tested positive then retested after a week or so later with negative results. I tried to order more but it said we had reached the current limit. How do I get more test kits for free?
how long does it take to get the test kits? i ordered them 3 weeks ago, no response yet.
Need test kits
Need home test
Need test please
I send you my thanks for these tests.
I need 2 Covid 19 self test
I tried to order more test because of 3 mistakes. Whats the problem with sending more, or is just another kick me down the road in bad health
I need Covid trst
Please I need test covic
Would like free covid tests. Thank you.
Rec'd free covid tests in mail-they are past their expiration and boxes inside were damaged/opened-throwing those away
I ordered the (2) separate free covid test kits over 2 weeks ago and to date have not received them or an email message with the tracking numbers. How long does it take for USPS to deliver the kits?
I’m looking to get a free Covid kit
I need at home covid tests
I'd like the free COVID tests. My insurance doesn't cover them
Need free home covid test
I ran out and my little niece lives with me now and I have been sick I want to make sure that I am not passing covid around to no one so I would like another kit I don't have anymore so when people come over my house I could have them to be tested thank you
I began covid symptoms on Christmas Day and have been isolating since then.
Today is Jan. 4,2023.