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As of March 28, 2023, HVHD will no longer be administering Rapid PCR COVID-19 tests.Â
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You play an important role in stopping the spread of COVID-19 within our community. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, especially if you have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you should get tested.Â
The Federal Government has now made four free self-test kits available per household which can be ordered by visiting www.covid.org/tests.Â
Connecticut Department of Public Health has partnered with four federal qualified health centers that offer no-cost COVID-19 testing and treatment including:
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Q: Should I conduct a rapid at-home test or should I get a PCR test?
A: You can use an at-home COVID-19 test if:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms
- Have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 48 hours
- Have access to an FDA-approved at-home test kit.Â
You should get a PCR COVID-19 test if:
- Have COVID-19 symptoms
- Have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 48 hours
- You are unable to acquire an FDA-approved at-home test kit.Â
- The at-home test was negative, it has been 24 hours since the negative test, and the person continues to have symptoms.Â
Updated: March 10, 2022