Testing is an important way to keep COVID-19 from spreading. If you have symptoms, test immediately. If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests
State of Minnesota
March 13, 2023 - Four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program, while supplies last. This is the last chance for people in Minnesota to get free tests before the program ends.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call the MDH COVID-19 Public hotline 1-833-431-2053 available Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Language assistance is available.
LAST CHANCE: Order free at-home test kits
Nov. 16, 2022 - Four additional tests per household are available in advance of the winter holidays. Every home in Minnesota is eligible to order up to 16 rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for free, while supplies last. The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
Federal Government
Dec. 16, 2022 - Every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. If you have ordered in the past, you can now order 4 more tests.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7498).
Order free at-home test kits
COVID-19 test expiration date extended
The FDA has extended many COVID-19 Rapid Test expiration dates.