Testing, Screening, and Telemedicine Locations and Post COVID Care - Coronavirus 2020 - 2025
CLOSED United States Postal Services Free COVID-19 Testing Update 9/25/2023: Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home through the United States Postal Service. To place an order, visit website www.covid.gov/tests or call (800)232-0233. CLOSED Federal At-Home Testing More information on how to get the At-Home Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Test for free can be found on the US Department of Health and Human Services webpage. The tests will be available via mail starting at the end of September, 2024. State At-Home Testing Update 6/16/2025: Visit the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Testing website for more information on where to test, which test to take, when to test and more information on testing. Also, offers information to the public on who can get medications to treat COVID-19 and how to access them. Learn more at COVID-19 Medication Options. CLOSED Minnesotans can order free rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits for residents of eligible communities. Residents can enter their zip code to see if tests are available in their area through the Minnesota Department of Health's Say Yes! COVID Test website here. The website is available in English, Hmoob/Hmong, Soomaali/Somali, Español/Spanish, and more! More information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health's Order Your Free At-Home Rapid Tests website here. Residents can also call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 9 am - 5 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9 am - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Language assistance is available. Telehealth Test to Treat CLOSED Update 6/20/24: The Minnesota Department of Health has partnered with Cue Health for a free telehealth test-to-treat program to help ensure Minnesotans have easy access to care, treatments, and COVID-19 medication delivery. This service is free and available seven days a week, additional information can be accessed here. CLOSED The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response website provides information regarding Test to Treat. Get fast, easy access to life-saving COVID-19 treatments. CLOSED A Test to Treat locator is available to help find participating sites. A call center is available at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Español/Spanish, and more than 150 other languages. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available at 1-888-677-1199 or via email to specifically help people with disabilities access services. A Test to Treat fact sheet is also available online in English and Español/Spanish.
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Coronavirus 2020 - 2025
A new virus first detected in Wuhan, China, known as Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is a strain of virus not previously seen in humans, has been detected in multiple countries worldwide, including the United States. This virus presents as an upper respiratory illness with symptoms similar to the common flu and is spreading person-to-person.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new type of coronavirus. This new virus was first detected in people in Wuhan City, China, and has since been detected worldwide, including in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal colds and flu viruses spread. The virus has been named "coronavirus disease 2019" which is abbreviated "COVID-19". Most people have not been exposed to it and have not developed immunity to it.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronavirus strains cause the common cold in people. Others occur in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people. Some of these can then spread between people. There is currently no vaccine to prevent infection with this new virus or anti-viral medication to treat it.
Most people who get COVID-19 can be taken care of at home, just like with seasonal flu. However some people can become very ill and require hospitalization.