Free Covid-19 test kits, now available.

[aggiesal]

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19th, you can order free rapid COVID-19 test kits
through the government at the following website: www.covidtests.gov

The site is currently open.
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.
Get them today before the site in inundated tomorrow.

This is my public service announcement,

I used my Superpowers for good today!

Just placed my order!!!

[Lovie777]

1. I've already gotten many texts regarding same . . .

America is excited.

[Siwsan]

2. I placed my order and spread the word

Having these tests on hand will definitely be an anxiety easer.

[Paper Roses]

3. Easy to do, just sign up w/name, addy. snd email address. Done!

[FloridaBlues]

4. I just got tested for free today but will order from this site if future exposure happens.

[Torchlight]

5. We need to check the shelf-life of the tests as they arrive.

Just my own addendum to your public service announcement (and thank you! for that): To date, I think the longest available test kit shelf-life is just over twelve months, the three we purchased last month have a shelf-life of only eight months.

Chances are, it will be printed on the box its packaged in. I think it's something we should all bear in mind over the coming year.

[consider_this]

6. What about the temps!?

I am wondering if we have to be vigilant to retrieve from mailbox if in a very cold area? I know the Binax tests have to be stored above 35F, so i hope whatever is getting shipped out can endure the temps.
Anyone know?

[Torchlight]

9. Those I bought last month are listed to be stored at 37 degrees F to 86 degrees F

Long-term storing kits above 86° F or below about 37° F decreased the accuracy of the tests, but that applies to long-term storage.

In the short term (shipping and distribution for example), I have no data, but would think its efficacy wouldn't be affected by a measurable amount unless in an extreme environment.

[targetpractice]

7. Welp... I tried to order for an elderly friend...

Ordered mine. But for her... Website tells me kits have already been ordered for that address. Doesn't seem to understand apartment unit numbers... Just street addresses.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

8. Thank you!

Just ordered some for us.

[Nictuku]

10. Thankyou!

I signed up for the tests. Easy peasy. Thank you for posting the link!!!