Free COVID-19 test kits available in Iowa. How to order from USPS

Free COVID-19 home test kits are available again just in time for flu season.

Starting Thursday, the federal government will offer free COVID-19 home test kits. Each U.S. household can order four free tests. The tests also have a longer shelf life, and many of them have an extended expiration date. To find out if you can still use your test after it expires, visit the FDA website.

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How can I get a free COVID-19 test in Iowa?

To order COVID-19 tests, visit the United States Postal Service website. Not only are the tests free, but shipping is free too. Tests are expected to begin shipping on September 30.