Have further questions? Talk to your health care provider or staff where you pick up and buy your tests.
#RAPID COVID TESTING HOUSTON FOR FREE#
Available for free at Alexandria libraries, daycares, and other sites.The availability and potential costs of tests are outlined below: Since the PHE is ending, the costs of COVID-19 tests, which were previously covered by the government or by insurance companies, will change, beginning May 11, 2023. On May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 public health emergency will end. Please note, that this guidance may be different if you have recently had a COVID-19 infection, refer to the VDH guidance about what to do in that situation.
#RAPID COVID TESTING HOUSTON FULL#
Take either 5 days after exposure.įor the full list of times when testing is currently recommended, visit the VDH testing guidance page. Informed you're a close contact of someone with COVID-19 but don't have symptoms? PCR preferred, but rapid home test is fine.Have COVID-19 symptoms and you are a close contact? A PCR test is best, but rapid home test is fine, take either as soon as symptoms start.Have COVID-19 symptoms but you are not a close contact? A PCR test is best, but rapid home test is fine, take either as soon as symptoms start.Going to be travelling by plane? Timing and test type depends on the airline's requirements, but PCR tests are preferred.Went to a crowded event or other high risk situation? A rapid home test or PCR test 3-5 days after the event.Going to an indoor or crowded event? A rapid home test on the same day is best.But if you have options, here are the best times to use each type of test: When COVID-19 cases are surging, any test is better than none. Here are some of the times when you would need to get tested for COVID-19.
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