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Nov 22, 2023

Starting Nov. 22, Free COVID-19 Tests Are Back At Local Libraries

Starting on Wednesday, November 22, more than 20 public libraries in all eight wards are offering free COVID-19 rapid tests for pick-up to D.C. residents.

Jan 11, 2022

Montgomery County Opens Portal To Self-Report At-Home Rapid Tests

Montgomery County public libraries began distributing at-home rapid tests on Monday, a practice D.C. and Virginia introduced shortly before the holidays.

Dec 28, 2021

D.C.’s Rapid Test Distribution Is Helping Residents Self Test Amid COVID Surge

Thousands of rapid COVID-19 tests have been given out to D.C. residents since last week, a stark contrast to supply-starved stores and surrounding jurisdictions with limited or no supply of their own.

Sep 02, 2020

Getting A Rapid COVID-19 Test Remains Limited In The D.C. Region

A number of urgent care centers and medical facilities either don’t have rapid testing, or provide it only if patients meet strict criteria.

 
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