COVID-19 tests: Order free home tests, get a PCR test at one of these Idaho sites, more

Statesman staff
·1 min read

Omicron is confounding the medical community with its rapid spread and efficiency at evading vaccines. The best way to stay on top of it is to know your status: Have you been exposed? Are you infected?

Here’s what we know.

As of Jan. 19, you can order four COVID-19 at-home rapid test kits that will be paid for by the U.S. government. The Biden administration purchased the 1 billion tests because the omicron variant can evade the current vaccines and spread more readily. The first 500 million tests are online. Click here to order.

You can order free at-home COVID tests from government starting now. Here’s how

If you’ve had a home test but it’s inconclusive, or you think you got a false result, you can head for one of several free testing sites in the Treasure Valley run by area hospitals, pharmacies and nonprofits. Here’s a list.

Worried you have COVID-19? Boise and the Treasure Valley have free testing sites

If you’re not sure if you’ve been exposed, and you feel crummy, you might want to get tested. What are the symptoms, how long do you wait before you get tested? Here’s what to know:

Is the omicron variant milder? Here is what Idaho health officials are seeing, saying

Does what kind of mask you use matter? The short answer is yes. Here’s what the experts say.

Does your surgical mask protect you as omicron spreads? Here’s what to know

If you’re having trouble finding tests, let us know below.

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