At-Home COVID Tests: What To Know & How To Get Them

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The federal government is once again making it possible for millions of Americans to test themselves for COVID-19 at no cost.

No matter if you live in a large city like New Orleans, Louisiana, or a smaller place, you can get several free COVID tests to use at your convenience.

How To Get A Free COVID Test At Home

Most at-home COVID tests are of the antigen variety, according to the FDA. Although the at-home tests are not flawless, they are expedient and convenient for millions of Americans who want to know if they have been exposed to the virus.

Currently, U.S. households can receive a set of four free at-home tests sent by the Postal Service. Here’s what to know about the tests:

Limit of one order per address
Includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
Shipping started the week of December 19, 2022
Order at covidtests.gov.

FDA-authorized over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 tests for self-testing at home or other locations are a fast and convenient COVID-19 testing option.

The City of New Orleans has approved at-home COVID-19 tests for residents in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The city health department and fire departments have partnered to give out free COVID testing kits.

The tests are available while supplies last.

Home COVID Tests: What You Need To Know

Due to the enormous interest from the public for home COVID-19 test kits, New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) has distributed home COVID tests at select New Orleans Public Libraries (NOPL) branches.

Final Word

Home COVID tests are just one part of a multi-pronged strategy to combat the coronavirus raging in the city.

U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans already vaccinated from either the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson shot get booster shots.

Here’s where to get a COVID booster shot.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.