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FREE at-home COVID Tests​ Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order  FOUR at-home COVID-⁠19 tests, per residential location.   The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. The tests available for order: 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   Read more frequently asked questions. When should you take an at-⁠home test? If you begin having COVID-⁠19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-⁠19, or When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-⁠19 vaccines. What if you test Positive?   According to COVIDtests.gov, a positive at-⁠home test result means that the test found the virus, and you very likely have COVID-⁠19.   If you test positive on your at-⁠home test, follow the latest CDC guidance for isolation What if you test Negative? According to COVIDtests.gov, a negative at-⁠home test result means that the test did not find the virus, and you may have a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 to others.  Check your test kit’s instructions for specific next steps. If you test negative, you should test again within a few days with at least 24 hours between tests if you are experiencing symptoms. Order Now Participate in our LinkedIn Voting regarding this article.