How To Get A Free COVID-19 Test In Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — There are three locations offering COVID-19 tests in Cleveland Heights, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Residents can get tests from any Heights Libraries branch, including the Lee Road and Coventry locations and the Cedar Road location (which, yes, is technically in University Heights). All three sites offer rapid, at-home tests, though residents should call ahead to confirm availability.

Earlier this year, the state health department partnered with libraries across Ohio to distribute free COVID-19 testing kits. In August alone, libraries issued more than 53,000 tests to Ohioans.

“As the delta variant spreads across the state and our students and teachers head back to school, there has been renewed interest in testing for COVID-19,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “These tests – and Ohio’s amazing network of public libraries – make it easier than ever for Ohioans to get tested and to ensure that we are limiting the spread of the delta variant.”

If you can't find a test in Cleveland Heights, the Ohio Department of Health maintains a database of all testing and distribution centers in Ohio.

“Until more people are vaccinated, testing will be an important tool, and we are committed to making it easy to access,” said Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health. “Our partnerships with libraries to make the at-home rapid tests accessible and convenient are a real breakthrough in our ability to get as many Ohioans tested as possible.”