COVID-19 Testing

 

Ordering COVID-19 tests 

Beginning September 25th, 2023, every household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home from the U.S. Government. Click Here to order 4 free rapid COVID-19 test kits.


COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit Shelf-Life Extension

CLICK HERE to check if the expiration dates on your at-home test kits have been extended. 

The State of Connecticut distributed millions of at-home COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits to municipalities, schools, faith-based organizations, non-profits, and healthcare facilities to allow for convenient, rapid self-testing at home..
 

For a full list of all COVID-19 rapid antigen self-test kits approved for use by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization, and details on their shelf-life extensions, please use the following link: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otccovid-19-diagnostic-tests#list


Positive test results

Per the CDC recommendations, if you test positive for COVID-19 using a self-test, stay home and isolate.To find out more about isolation procedures, click here .  There is no need to obtain a follow up PCR test.  Given the highly infectious nature of COVID-19 and the increase in cases locally, it is most important to get vaccinated if you haven’t been vaccinated, make sure your up-to-date with vaccines, wear a mask or respirator when you are sick or caring for someone who is sick with COVID-19 and stay home if you are sick. Click here for masking guidelines.  

For further guidance on COVID-19 protocols and recommendations, please visit the Milford Health Department website: https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/health-department-0 or call 203-783-3285.


Type of Kits

For IHealth Kits, please visit: https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/support-ihealth-covid-19-antigen-rapid-test. You can watch a video demonstration here.

For Binax Now Kits, please visit:https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/diagnostics-testing/BinaxNOW-what-you-need-to-know.html. You can watch a video demonstration here.   

For frequently asked questions regarding COVID 19 self test click here. ]\


Local Testing Site Information

Click Here to find free community-based testing sites. See below or Click here for testing sites in Milford 

The U.S. government will continue to make COVID-⁠19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs. Please contact a HRSA health center, a Test to Treat site, or ICATT location near you to learn how to access low- or no-cost COVID-⁠19 tests provided by the federal government.

Milford Pharmacy and Home Care - Your Local Milford Pharmacy (milfordrxct.com)

78 Broad St. Milford, CT  203-713-8101

CVS locations 

1. Boston Post Road Milford Covid - 19 Testing Site, 989 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460 

2. Bridgeport Avenue Milford Covid - 19 Testing Site, 734 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460

Walgreens- COVID-19 Testing | Select Location | Walgreens