Free At Home Covid Tests

21incher · January 20, 2022, 07:26:15 PM

Order your free at home covid rapid tests at the COVIDtests.gov site that recently was setup. Not sure if everyone has seen this advertised but the post office is distributing covid tests. Each household can get 4 rapid tests delivered at no cost.
Being infected with covid and trying to find the tests or a place to be tested is no fun so I just requested a pack and it was easy.

Jeff · January 20, 2022, 07:30:17 PM

We did as well.

Magicman · January 20, 2022, 07:55:45 PM

I ordered ours today.

Larry · January 20, 2022, 10:00:44 PM

Actually the website went live Tuesday. I got a text from a friend telling me to get my test kit. I was positive the website wouldn't work or would be so slow that it would take forever. With hesitation, I went to it, and couldn't believe I got it ordered in about a minute. 8)

Ed_K · January 21, 2022, 10:14:33 AM

I got a message from the V.A. to order the test, it only took a minute or so to get ordered.

mike_belben · January 21, 2022, 10:26:32 AM

I have deleted this post to keep the thread on track.

Jeff · January 21, 2022, 10:40:29 AM

I will not allow this topic to turn into another covid mishmash Telling you all now to keep this one on topic.

Old Greenhorn · January 21, 2022, 11:20:00 AM

Many Thanks to 21Incher for this thread, every bit a public service announcement and was news to me. I ordered as soon as I read this. No telling when they will ship, but I got on the list. Having spent the day yesterday thinking it was coming on and just being miserable and tired it would have been great to have a test here in the house and see what might be gong on.

Mike, I am sorry for your experience and conclusions. I too had a bunch of what you are calling NBC and is now called CBRNE training and I prefer to use the tests, even given it's level of accuracy. Knowledge is power from my point of view, but I won't debate this. As an ironic and humorous note, if you go to to the FEMA website for CBRNE training you are greeted by a pop up window that says nobody can attend any of their CBRNE facility classes without having the COVID vaccine. That just struck me as funny. :D I don't know why.

Jeff, thanks for keeping it on the straight and narrow here. I am growing weary of some of the other stuff I read in 'those threads' and consequently have stopped paying attention. That's why this little thread was so very helpful and timely.

Jeff · January 21, 2022, 01:33:01 PM

My thoughts exactly.

SwampDonkey · January 21, 2022, 04:52:04 PM

Currently can't get them here unless with symptoms. I think a temporary measure because of supply. Awhile back you could just go get them.

peakbagger · January 21, 2022, 05:38:54 PM

I ordered mine early. The press has mentioned that there are or were glitches with apartments sharing the same address.

Our state, NH, sent out free kits but they require a webcam and internet connection to monitor the test and then it needs to be sent in. The US government tests are rapid antigen tests, results in 30 minutes. Not sure which is ultimately more accurate but if I sick at home I want results sooner than later.

trapper · January 21, 2022, 10:48:54 PM

Thanks for starting this thread. Just ordered

21incher · January 22, 2022, 12:22:32 PM

I figured not everyone would know this had started. I had no idea this program existed. My wife still uses Facebook and saw a post on there that made us aware of it. Guess I don't watch enough TV news anymore. Hopefully they will help stop the spread.

JJ · February 08, 2022, 08:57:32 AM

Has anyone actually received the tests?
I ordered them Jan 21, received confirmation email stating I would receive a tracking # once the tests ship, but nothing since.

No tracking #, no tests.

JJ

Jeff · February 08, 2022, 10:49:31 AM

Nothing here. I could use one.

SwampDonkey · February 08, 2022, 01:30:27 PM

Probably hit a supply issue like up this way.

21incher · February 08, 2022, 07:54:09 PM

Haven't gotten mine yet, no tracking info either. USPS has no way to check on the order so I am guessing they weren't prepared to properly handle this distribution.

Nebraska · February 08, 2022, 10:55:34 PM

On the shelves around here again.

Ljohnsaw · February 09, 2022, 12:22:34 AM

Quote from: JJ on February 08, 2022, 08:57:32 AMHas anyone actually received the tests?

I ordered mine on the evening of the 18th. Was supposed to be delivered by the 30th. Then got a text it was moved up to the 28th and then it arrived on the 26th.

Larry · February 09, 2022, 07:02:46 AM

Got a email with tracking number this morning from USPS. Delivery Monday February 14.

TroyC · February 09, 2022, 07:43:48 AM

Mine were delivered USPS day before yesterday.

RichTired · February 09, 2022, 05:34:14 PM

I ordered mine on-line the first day or so they were available and they were delivered on Feb 3.

doctorb · February 09, 2022, 08:52:32 PM

I'm like Sgt. Schultz. "I see nothing.....nothing"

Magicman · February 10, 2022, 07:14:23 AM

I also got my USPS shipping notice and tracking number this morning. It will be delivered on the 14th.

petefrom bearswamp · February 10, 2022, 08:48:02 AM

Nothing here yet

Ed_K · February 11, 2022, 07:29:51 AM

I ordered mine on line and haven't heard a word since :(.

Texas Ranger · February 11, 2022, 09:16:29 AM

Received two packets of two in the mail.

hacknchop · February 11, 2022, 11:29:54 PM

They are free here now we got them through the school I did not want to bother with them, but Household Management (Rhonda) told me to go get them so i did and the following week we needed them go figure.We can now pick them up at any drug store or grocery store free of charge.

Magicman · February 17, 2022, 05:48:39 PM

Our five (5) kits came in the mail today, and hopefully they will never be used.

woodroe · February 17, 2022, 06:19:13 PM

Put in the order Jan 18, nothing yet, must be coming via mule train through snow, sleet and freezing rain.
If thats the case should be here by May.

Ljohnsaw · February 17, 2022, 06:35:21 PM

Quote from: Magicman on February 17, 2022, 05:48:39 PMOur five (5) kits came in the mail today,

???
When I ordered mine (through the post office web site), there was a limit of 2 kits (of 2 tests each) per mailing address, regardless of the number of people that live there. There are three living here but we all got C19 over Christmas so its sort of a moot point now.

Magicman · February 17, 2022, 06:39:01 PM

Yes the site said a total of 4 kits but the single box that we got contained 5 kits.

trapper · February 17, 2022, 09:06:48 PM

got ours yesterday

Ljohnsaw · February 17, 2022, 09:26:03 PM

Quote from: Magicman on February 17, 2022, 06:39:01 PMcontained 5 kits

So you got a total of 10 tests (2 per box)? Have the two of you managed to dodge getting C19 so far?

chet · February 17, 2022, 09:26:39 PM

Northern Wi. and da U.P. musta been in da same bunch 'cause we got ours yesterday too. Everything we ever get seems to come through Oshkosh, even if mailed from lower Michigan. :D

LeeB · February 17, 2022, 11:51:58 PM

Email says mine was delivered yesterday but I haven't gone up to check the mail in a couple of days. Suffering a flair up of gout and not walking any more than I have to.

Magicman · February 18, 2022, 06:36:48 AM

Quote from: ljohnsaw on February 17, 2022, 09:26:03 PMSo you got a total of 10 tests (2 per box)?

Nope, we got a single box containing 5 kits.

We have had several of our children/grandchildren to have it, some twice and we have been close to them but not "spit swapping" close. No one has worn mask at any of our family events. Some are vaccinated, some not, that's their choice. We go to church, WalMart, grocery, & hardware store and have been mask free for at least 6 months, probably longer.

Ljohnsaw · February 18, 2022, 05:54:28 PM

OK, got it. I guess I'm hung up on semantics and maybe I'm making assumptions. I thought a "box" contained 2 "tests" and that was referred to as a "kit". I make that assumption because it says to take the second "test" a few days later to confirm (+ or -) But what you are inferring (there I go again, assuming...) that a "kit" is the sealed packet (of which there are two in my "box") of the fluid, swab and pregnancy stick.

Glad to hear you've remained symptom free despite the environment you find yourself in.

Hotrod RLC · February 18, 2022, 07:35:50 PM

got ours in the mail today ..wife ordered .. not gonna use unless sick .. i think covid signs are painted with a wide brush

chet · February 18, 2022, 08:35:39 PM

Quote from: ljohnsaw on February 18, 2022, 05:54:28 PM
that a "kit" is the sealed packet (of which there are two in my "box") of the fluid, swab and pregnancy stick.

Some one can have my kit. 'cause I know DanG well I ain't pregnant!

Wlmedley · February 18, 2022, 08:45:21 PM

Got mine a couple weeks ago.Got to feeling bad last Friday.Head stopped up bad and slight fever.Took test Saturday and it showed negative.Guess it worked was ok in two or three days. :laugh:

Ed_K · February 19, 2022, 09:16:25 AM

I received an E-Mail from the USPS this morning stating that ours will be delivered on the 26th.

21incher · February 19, 2022, 10:07:13 AM

Still haven't gotten ours. I read an article that in NY zip codes that have a lower percentage of white people get theirs first so we will probably be last in line.

21incher · March 01, 2022, 03:31:30 PM

We received ours today. Was surprised they are marked made in China and on the list of kits that contain dangerous chemicals. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly on these kits because some use a chemical similar to cyanide that can be dangerous if you don't. Apparently some users have dipped the swab in the developer before swabbing their nose and gotten poisoned by not understanding the directions.

Jeff · March 01, 2022, 04:02:22 PM

I found ours laying on the bar.

Old Greenhorn · March 01, 2022, 04:04:53 PM

Ours came yesterday. I didn't read the box, just put them on the shelf for if/when they may be needed. Thanks again for posting this. It's the only place a I saw mention of it.

JJ · March 01, 2022, 05:34:47 PM

yesterday I receive a tracking#, arrived today.
Made in China for iHealth Labs, Sunnyvale CA.

Storage temp on the package is 36-86F :P, they delivered it to outside mailbox when it was 16 to 25F :

, was out there all day. Wonder if it is still viable if the little pouch of liquid froze?

JJ

kantuckid · March 05, 2022, 09:50:31 AM

Quote from: peakbagger on January 21, 2022, 05:38:54 PM
I ordered mine early. The press has mentioned that there are or were glitches with apartments sharing the same address.

Our state, NH, sent out free kits but they require a webcam and internet connection to monitor the test and then it needs to be sent in. The US government tests are rapid antigen tests, results in 30 minutes. Not sure which is ultimately more accurate but if I sick at home I want results sooner than later.

We got some free covid test kits via our KY teacher retirement provided United Healthcare Supplemental Medicare plan last year. Given the fact that they took a long time for results we tossed them as quite useless in reality. If we'd been made aware to begin with, we'd not ordered them.
As of now, we don't have a home kit.

Claybraker · March 10, 2022, 06:55:37 PM

I got my free 4 tests about 2 weeks ago, still sitting on the shelf where I put them. Just got an email from Medicare telling me I can order 4 more. I had already noted the use by 2022-07-22 date. Are these like milk that goes bad pretty quick after expiration, or C Rations that have an expiration date?

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