Coronavirus

Columbus Public Health to distribute free COVID-19 home tests ahead of Memorial day weekend

WOSU 89.7 NPR News | By Debbie Holmes

Published May 25, 2022 at 2:56 PM EDT

Danielle Mitchell reads directions before giving her daughter, Brooklynn Chiles, 8, a COVID-19 antigen rapid test at home in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Proof of a negative test is required for Brooklynn to attend third grade classes at Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Columbus Public Health will be distributing free COVID-19 home test kits. They'll be available Thursday, May 26 from a drive-thru at the health department's location at 240 Parsons Avenue. Tests can be picked up from 11 am to 1 and from 4 to 6 pm.

There is a limit of two tests per person or eight tests per vehicle.

Stop by the Columbus Public Health front loop tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. for free #COVID-19 home test kits to use ahead of the #MemorialDayWeekend gatherings. Tests will be limited to two per person for a maximum of eight per vehicle while supplies last. pic.twitter.com/VCCp9Z55SR
— Columbus Health (@ColumbusHealth) May 25, 2022

There is a limit of two tests per person or eight tests per vehicle.

Health officials are encouraging residents to test before they gather with family and friends.

Free COVID-19 tests are also available at libraries and recreation centers.