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Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
Take an at-home test:
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If you begin having COVID-19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
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At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19, or
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When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date with their Covid-19 vaccines.
What if you test Positive?
A positive at-home test result means that the test found the virus, and you very likely have COVID-19.
If you test positive, follow the latest CDC guidance for isolation.
Treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available. If you test positive and are at high risk for severe COVID-19 (age 50 and over or you have a weakened immune system or other health conditions), talk to a doctor as soon as possible about available treatment options.
The Test-to-Treat program is one easy way to get treatment. Test-to-Treat locations will give you a test and treatment. Find a Test-to-Treat location near you
What if you test Negative?
A negative at-home test result means that the test did not find the virus, and you may have a lower risk of spreading COVID-19 to others. Check your test kit’s instructions for specific next steps. If you test negative, you should test again within a few days with at least 24 hours between tests.
If you test negative, follow the latest CDC guidance for self-testing