![]() Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are encouraged to isolate away from others until no longer infectious. ![]() ![]() The schedule for COVID testing sites is available here. We anticipate COVID-19 test kits will be available for distribution the week of December 6.Ī limited supply of at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits will also be available for members of the public at BCHD COVID testing sites starting the week of December 6. Organizations can begin submitting request forms Tuesday, Nov 30. More information on the process to request COVID-19 test kits, as well as the online request form, is available at. The Health Department will re-evaluate requests and/or allow organizations to apply for additional test kits pending available supplies. BCHD anticipates being able to provide COVID-19 test kits to up to 45 organizations initially. Selected organizations will receive 60 test kits. The Health Department will prioritize the distribution of test kits to organizations that primarily serve VALUE communities and/or are located in zip codes with lower vaccination rates.ĬOVID-19 test kits will be provided to eligible organizations on a first come first served manner. Organizations that are eligible to apply for COVID-19 test kits include those that are located in Baltimore City and who serve primarily Baltimore City residents. BCHD will make COVID-19 rapid test kits available to eligible community-based organizations in limited quantities to be distributed to clients and community members. Media Contacts: Jack French: IMMEDIATE RELEASEīALTIMORE, MD. (Tuesday, November 30, 2021) – Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) is excited to participate in the distribution of free Abbott BinaxNOW Antigen at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits received from the Maryland Department of Health. Program prioritizes rapid, efficient, and equitable distribution of at-home COVID-19 test kits Health Department Announces Plan to Distribute Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Through Community-Based Organizations Serving VALUE Communities
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