Health & Fitness
Tempe To Distribute COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Tests Friday
The city has a limited number of tests to hand out, so distribution will be limited to a single two-test kit per household.
TEMPE, AZ — Tempe is set to distribute free COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits at four locations on Friday.
The city only has around 600 test kits, so hand outs will be limited to one kit per household, according to a news release from the city.
The tests will be available during business hours at the following locations, but people looking to snag a test should be aware that they will probably go quickly.
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- Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Escalante Multi-Generational Center, 2150 E. Orange St., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Westside Multi-Generational Center, 715 W. Fifth St., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
To avoid spreading the virus, anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and ask someone else to pick up a test for them.
If even one member of your household tests positive, you should assume that everyone in your household has been exposed. That means everyone should quarantine and get a PCR test.
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If you test positive, you should self-report to your doctor or to Maricopa County at 602-506-6767.
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