Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Every household in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 test kits 3 times from the federal government for a total of 16 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
If you have health insurance, health insurance must cover 8 home tests per person each month. Check your insurance company’s website to see how to get tests by pickup or reimbursement.
At-Home Test Kit Instructions
Review the steps and instructions (translations) for using your at-home test kit.
When to Use At-Home Tests
COVID-19 testing is not required. SFDPH recommends usage of at-home tests when:
- Returning to schools if exhibiting symptoms
- Returning to school from isolation on or after 5 days, and
- Screening after holidays, even if you are not symptomatic
- If your student gets sick with symptoms (like cough and fever), stay home and use your tests to see if it is COVID-19.
- If your student is exposed to someone with COVID-19, stay home and use your tests on or after day 5.
SFUSD offers self-swab test kits at a limited number of sites. These test results will be returned within 24 to 48 hours.
For those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not come into school.
You can also access testing at locations throughout San Francisco, which includes your primary health care provider and community and public testing sites.
For more information about COVID-19 testing, or to find a testing site near you, visit sf.gov/getttested or call SFDPH’s COVID Resource Center at 628-652-2700.
Additional Resources
- SFUSD at-home testing flyer (Español | 中文 | عربي | Gagana Sāmoa | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt)
This page was last updated on July 7, 2022