COVID-19 Testing
The Health Department encourages residents to continue to test for COVID-19 as needed. For full information on testing, visit the MDPH website.
For more detailed information about the best way to use rapid at-home tests, including how to improve their accuracy by using repeated testing, see this link to FDA guidance. Visit the MDPH website for more information on testing.
When to Test
- If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, isolate and take a test and stay home until you know the result. If the results are negative, retest 24-48 hours later.
- If the result is positive, follow isolation protocols.
- If your first COVID-19 test is negative, check with your healthcare provider to see if they want to test you for something else. This is especially important if you have health conditions that may put you at higher risk of severe infections. If you don’t get an alternative diagnosis and you still have symptoms, be sure to test for COVID-19 again after a day or two.
- You can consider testing before spending time with someone who is at high risk for severe COVID-19 (due to older age or medical conditions) especially if you are in an area with medium or high COVID-19 Community Level.
Where to Find Tests
- The Health Department has FREE combined Covid/Flu tests available for residents at our office at 90 Washington St.
- Rapid antigen tests are available at many stores and pharmacies.