U.S. Government to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing Kits

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Starting Monday, September 25, the United States Government will relaunch the program for individuals to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits, four per household.

Individuals can order the COVID-19 tests online at https://www.covid.gov/tests.  They will be shipped through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The COVID-19 tests are intended for use through the end of 2023 and will include instructions on verifying extended expiration dates.

Additionally, individuals can receive no-cost COVID-19 testing through the Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) locations. To find the nearest location, visit  https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search.

For more information, media representatives can contact Health District Public Information Officer Brittany Claramunt at 361-826-7232 or email at brittanyc4@cctexas.com.