Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits For Residents, 'While Supplies Last'

BRANFORD, CT — Encouraging residents to self-test for COVID-19 in advance of holiday gatherings to protect themselves and others, the town has at-home rapid tests available.

Beginning Monday, people should contact the Canoe Brook Senior Center at 203-315-0683 to request a free test kit. Test kits are limited to one box per adult living in the household with a maximum of two boxes per household on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

For the free tests from the town, proof of residency is required.

It's asked that folks not go to the Canoe Brook Senior Center unless they have a confirmed pickup time slot, or they'll be "turned away."

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-⁠home tests. To place an order, all you need is your name and residential address. No ID, credit card, or health insurance information is required.

Tests can be ordered online at COVID.gov/tests

For those with difficulty accessing the internet or who need additional support placing an order, call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8am to midnight ET, 7 days a week.

Please visit the town’s website at https://www.branford-ct.gov/ for updates.