Free COVID-19 tests now available at D.C. public libraries

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D.C. residents can now discover free COVID-19 assessments at public libraries in all eight wards, a change after town suspended the free testing program in February.

Greater than 20 totally different libraries will present the fast assessments, in accordance with an announcement from D.C. Well being on X, previously Twitter.

Distribution started Nov. 22 and is ready to proceed by way of March, per reporting from DCist. The assessments shall be accessible for pickup anytime throughout a given library’s hours, which you’ll examine on-line at dclibrary.org.

The federal authorities additionally presents free assessments, which you’ll obtain within the mail by getting into your title and tackle at covid.gov/assessments.

Neighborhood unfold of COVID-19 has remained low in D.C. all through most of 2023, in accordance with knowledge collected by Covid Act Now. Nonetheless, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention says fall and winter are usually prime time for respiratory viruses, together with COVID and the flu, and the vacation journey season can enhance the unfold.

The company recommends getting the flu shot and the newest COVID booster. Staying residence when sick, masking up in crowded indoor areas and washing your arms usually may assist forestall an infection.