CINCINNATI – Free quick tests of COVID-19 at home are now as close as the local library for many people in Hamilton County.
On Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health announced its program to offer free trials through 256 public libraries that shipped more than 53,000 tests statewide in August.
“As the delta variant spreads across the state and our students and teachers return to school, there has been renewed interest in testing COVID-19,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “These tests, and Ohio’s amazing network of public libraries, make it easier than ever for Ohioians to test themselves and ensure that we are limiting the spread of the delta variant.”
The Ohio Department of Health purchased 2 million rapid home tests for free distribution earlier this year.
The Abbott BinaxNOW Home Test can be provided to people for home use and includes a telecare session to monitor test administration and outcome reports.
Individuals wishing to take the test will need to create an account using the NAVICA smartphone app or at www.mynavica.abbott.
To find available evidence, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. The health department reminded people that the demand for tests is high, so call ahead to make sure a test is available.