Free At-Home Rapid Tests

Posted By: Ann Merchlewitz On: 2022-11-18
Posted On: 2022-11-18

Governor Walz announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday through the state’s online ordering program. Minnesotans who have previously ordered tests are again able to receive four additional tests per household at order your free at-home rapid tests. Students residing on the Winona campus should use their residence hall address when ordering the tests.

At-home rapid tests help detect the virus that causes COVID-19. You can do the nasal swab test anywhere and get results in about 15 minutes. The at-home rapid antigen tests can be used at any time, such as if you have symptoms of COVID-19, were exposed to someone who has COVID-19, or before an indoor gathering.

READY
Ask your health insurance provider how you can get COVID-19 self-tests at no cost or order your free at-home rapid tests through the State of Minnesota.

SET
Know where your self-tests are at home and check the expiration dates.

TEST
Use your self-tests when you need them. Follow the instructions that come with the test kit.

Visit COVID-19 Self-testing to learn more about at-home tests.