As of September 2024 – Every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Order your FREE tests here https://www.covid.gov/tests
Find a COVID-19 Test Near Me
Your primary healthcare provider is always the best place to start if you are sick and concerned about your health. Please contact your healthcare provider to determine if COVID testing is right for you based on your individual circumstances, including testing due to upcoming travel. Pharmacies may also offer COVID testing by appointment.
Report Your At-Home/Over-the-Counter Test
Please report positive results from COVID-19 self-tests (also known as at-home or over the counter COVID-19 tests).
Use the form below to tell Essex County Health Department about a positive COVID-19 self-test result.
The self-test must be authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A list of authorized self-tests can be found by searching the term ‘OTC” on the FDA website.
DO NOT report negative results.
DO NOT report results of a test done at or through a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, laboratory, pharmacy, school, or any testing site or program operated by Essex County Health Department.
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(4) of information to be used solely for statistical purposes that is in a form that cannot be used to identify any particular person.