Who Else?

• People in certain higher-risk jobs (health care, first responder, corrections, long-term care) are recommended to get tested on a regular schedule getting tested on a regular basis.
• If you are traveling or, are returning from travel outside the U.S.  Review the CDC’s recommendations on when it is not appropriate to travel here.
  Learn more about testing options based on why you need a COVID-19 test by visiting this link.

A link to search for COVID testing locations is below. Do not use hospital Emergency Rooms as an option for your COVID-19 test. The Emergency Departments need to be reserved for life-threatening emergencies.

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Testing FAQ’s

Where to get tested:

In-Person

Delaware has permanent testing sites at Walgreens, Rite-Aid, medical provider offices, and Federally Qualified Heath Centers. While some sites do not require appointments, it will save you waiting time if you do make an appointment or pre-register.

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At-Home

• Four free at- home COVID-19 tests – The White House has just made more free tests available by allowing households to order up to four at-home tests from Covidtest.gov.
• Eight Free At home tests for Insured Persons – Insured individuals are eligible for up to eight free at-home tests per covered member per month. Most people with a health plan can go online, or to a pharmacy or store to get an at-home COVID-19 test at no cost, either through reimbursement or free of charge through their insurance. Learn more details here. *Over-the-counter rapid antigen tests do not require result reporting to the Division of Public Health, however, those who test positive should follow the most current isolation guidelines and notify their close contacts and make them aware of the exposure.
• Medicare Recipients Free Access to OTC at-home tests – Delawareans with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now have access over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost. The initiative continues until the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. People with Medicare can get up to eight tests per calendar month from participating pharmacies and health care providers.
• COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – Community organizations can order quantities of free test kits to distribute to individuals within their communities. Just complete this Resource Request Form and email it to: dhss06sg_shoc_operations@delaware.gov. Assistance to complete the form can also be obtained by emailing the shoc operations email address.

Resources for Private Employers

Private employers may be setting up screening testing programs in response to state or federal mandates. For supporting documents related to establishing a screening testing program, view the Division of Public Health’s materials for private employers. 

The State of Delaware is strongly recommending that private businesses follow CDC guidance and any applicable guidance on mandates.

Private Employer Supporting Materials

Testing Results

Depending on the type of test, results could take anywhere from minutes to days.

If you test positive, you will need to isolate and follow the most current isolation guidelines.

If you test negative, continue to take steps to protect yourself from getting the virus, including wearing a face covering when in public or around people who are immunocompromised.

At-home rapid antigen tests do not require result reporting to the Division of Public Health, however, those who test positive should follow the most current isolation guidelines and notify their close contacts to make them aware of the exposure.

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