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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.
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.
If you’re planning to open a new business that needs a license from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, here’s how to get started.
Your plans will be reviewed to make sure your business meets current food safety rules and is built correctly. This helps avoid expensive changes during construction.
Puede leer esta información en español aquí.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is aware that the community has many questions about copper in drinking water. If you have additional questions, please submit them here.
