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Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023.
For accessible covid tests, visit: https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com again.
Here's what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
- Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023
CHANGES IN COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY
With COVID-19 commercialization, COVID-19 vaccines are no longer available for free to all individuals.
Pending availability of the vaccine, The Larimer County Health & Environment Health Department will be able to offer low to no cost COVID-19 vaccines to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Eligible children 18 years of age and younger:
- Children who have Medicaid,
- Children who are uninsured or underinsured
- Children who are Alaska Native, or American Indian
- Eligible adults 19 years of age and older (limited quantities):
- Adults with Medicaid
- Adults who are uninsured or underinsured
Patients can pay out of pocket for the COVID-19 vaccine if they do not meet the above eligibility criteria. Payment is due at time of service. Prices are listed here.
Appointments are required for all vaccines, including COVID-19. Please call (970) 498-6700 to make an appointment.
Please contact your local pharmacy or primary care provider to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine through your private insurance. Larimer County Health Department does not accept private insurance.
Indoor Air Quality
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment does not inspect, test, or enforce indoor air quality (including mold) or living condition issues for rental or privately owned properties. If you are renting within the city of Fort Collins and have concerns regarding your indoor environment or living conditions, visit this City of Fort Collins website to learn more.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed the first death of a Larimer County resident due to West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. The 66-year-old resident, who had been hospitalized since the end of July, died from neuroinvasive WNV.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is alerting residents and visitors to the ongoing threat of West Nile Virus in Larimer County. In recent weeks, health officials have seen a significant increase in West Nile Virus (WNV) cases, as well as more cases than in past years, among residents of Larimer County.
Larimer County currently has the highest number of WNV cases in Colorado. Last year, Larimer County had 15 total cases of WNV reported, and the county has averaged approximately 23 cases per year since 2013.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is warning residents and visitors that there continues to be an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus in Larimer County. Additionally, LCDHE is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Larimer County resident this season. The individual resides in the southern area of Fort Collins.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents and visitors to the heightened risk of West Nile virus in Larimer County. There is currently an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry the virus, which was detected in some mosquitoes this week in Larimer County. The Health Department is urging extra precautions be taken to prevent mosquito bites when outdoors.
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There are about 30 different species of ticks that live in Colorado. The most common species are the Rocky Mountain wood tick and the American dog tick. Tick activity peaks in spring and early summer, but ticks can be active throughout the year.
