US residents can order additional at-home COVID test kits for free. Each US household can now order a total of sixteen free at-home COVID test kits from the government at COVIDtests.gov. Rapid testing helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 by quickly detecting if a person is infected so they can quarantine or start treatment.

Testing is an important tool for limiting the spread of COVID-19 because it allows for early detection. A person's test result can help them take steps (such as treatment or quarantine) that will protect them and others around them by not exposing them to more risk.

Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID tests. This brings the total number of free at-home test kits available to each household to sixteen. You can order at COVIDtests.gov.

As of now, each household can order a total of 16 test kits. It is uncertain if there will be more in the future.

We are still learning how accurate at-home testing is. In general, testing is more accurate if you already have symptoms.