Families can now order a free set of four at-home COVID-19 tests online for home delivery, offered by the United States government. To order free at-home COVID-19 tests for your household, visit COVIDTests.gov and complete the online form.
Melissa ISD recommends that all families consider placing an order for free at-home COVID-19 tests for their household. Onsite testing will continue to be offered by Melissa ISD for symptomatic students and staff, while supplies last; testing information is available online at www.melissaisd.org/covidtesting.
A statement from the White House outlined the most updated CDC recommendations regarding at-home COVID-19 testing:
“Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that Americans use at-home tests if they begin to have symptoms, at least five days after coming in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, or are gathering indoors with a group of people who are at risk of severe disease or unvaccinated.”
Also available at COVIDTests.gov are additional COVID-19 testing resources, including: 1) where to find at-home tests at retailers and pharmacies, 2) insurance reimbursement for at-home tests, and 3) a list of free testing sites.