Free COVID Tests Now Available to Order, Shipping Begins Next Week

By Denise Rivette (information compiled from covidtests.gov and USPS.com)

As of today, September 26, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of four free at-home tests from USPS.com.

Here's what you need to know about your order:

• Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)

• You can order now

• Orders will ship free, starting September 30, 2024

NOTE: Image of tests is only representative.

Expiration Dates Extended for Existing Tests

The tests you have now may show “expired” dates on the box, but FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates.