COVID-19 Testing Program

The COVID-19 Testing program collaborates with community organizations and partners to offer free PCR testing throughout Harris County. The program also offers at-home testing on a case-by-case basis for county residents living outside Houston city limits and cannot visit a testing site.

Have you recently taken a rapid antigen COVID-19 test? Help us by self-reporting your results to our department. Click on the links for additional information about the Rapid Antigen Testing Program.

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For more information contact:

Sign up for FREE COVID-19 testing via covidcheck.hctx.net or by calling 832-927-7575.

GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 NOW

HCPH encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19 if you feel you have it or have been in contact with someone who tested positive.

Free testing is available regardless of citizenship status and insurance.

If you want to help save lives and get paid for it, enroll in the CDC's COVID-19 INSPIRE cohort study! All you need is the internet. For more information and enrollment information, click here: www.covidinspire.org

HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING

Testing locations shown below are managed by both HCPH and partnering organizations. As a result, availability and operating hours will vary as well as the time it takes for results to be returned.

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Free Testing Handout (Post Card)

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ABOUT HCPH COVID-19 TESTING:

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Equitable Testing Strategy

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Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing

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Basic COVID-19 and Testing Information

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Rapid Antigen Testing Program

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About COVID-19 Testing Types

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At-Home Testing

Harris County Public Health offers free at-home COVID testing for county residents living out of Houston city limits. If you or someone you know cannot visit a testing site because of disability status, lack of transportation, or other valid reasons, contact us at 832-927-7575 or schedule an appointment at covidcheck.hctx.net.

ALTERNATE TESTING SITES

In addition to sites operated by HCPH and our partners, there are numerous sites across Harris County that provide COVID-19 testing opportunities. For a comprehensive list of providers, please visit the DSHS COVID-19 Testing Sites map. 

More locations may be found at:

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US Department of Health & Human Services

CVS

Walgreens

City of Houston's Emergency Operations Center

Walmart

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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What Happens At A Testing Site?

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CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidance (12/27/21)

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Steps to Stay Safe

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How Do I Get Tested?

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