COVID-19 Self Test Kits
Please visit covidtests.gov to request four free COVID-19 self-test kits from the Federal Government.
COVID-19 self-tests were distributed to municipalities and schools throughout Connecticut in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and Connecticut National Guard oversaw the distribution of the kits, with support from regional and local emergency management teams.
On this page, learn about the test brands distributed in CT and how to obtain free kits from the state.
Brands of COVID-19 Self-Test Kits Distributed in CT
There are four brands of COVID-19 self-tests distributed by the state. More information and instructions on each type of kit can be found by visiting each company’s website or viewing the instructional videos below:
How to Pick Up Free Self-Test Kits Distributed in Connecticut
Check the website of your local municipality. Many local sites post information on where, when and how to pick up free self-test kits for yourself and/or your family.
Self Tests for Communities and Tribal Nations
Communities and Tribal Nations can find guidance for distribution of the self-tests here: Revised guidance from the Connecticut Department of Public Health to towns and cities on the distribution of tests and mask
When to Use a Self Test
If you need to be tested for COVID-19, consider using a self-test that can be performed at home or anywhere else. Sometimes a self-test is also called a “home test,” an “at-home test,” or an “over-the-counter (OTC) test” ( Self-Testing | CDC).
Testing is critically important to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. If you have symptoms or had a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, you should be tested, regardless of your vaccination status. You may also consider self-testing to screen for COVID-19 immediately before an activity to see if you are positive for COVID-19. You should isolate if you test positive.
Additional Information
Visit this federal website www.covid.gov/tests for more information on at-home test retailers and pharmacies, insurance reimbursement for at-home tests, and PCR testing sites.
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