Testing for COVID-19 is an important tool to prevent the spread of the virus in the community.
If you receive a positive COVID result and need help managing your symptoms, please contact your health care provider.
The CDC recommends the following key times for COVID-19 Testing:
For guidance on using tests to determine which mitigations are recommended as you recover from COVID-19, go to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.
FREE RAPID HOME TESTS
All U.S. Households are eligible to receive 4 free rapid COVID-19 tests.
Order online beginning December 19. No insurance or citizenship necessary.
Order online at:
covidtests.gov
BLACK HAWK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Free Test Iowa test kits available in the lobby.
1407 Independence Avenue, Waterloo
Testing questions call:
319-292-2360
8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
MERCYONE
Testing Information
For MercyOne COVID-19 testing locations by region.
PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Testing Information
For Peoples Community Health Clinic testing information and guidance.
UNITYPOINT HEALTH
Testing Information
For UnityPoint Health testing information and guidance.
Home tests are available for purchase at local, regional, and national pharmacy locations.
If you receive a positive COVID result and need help managing your symptoms, please contact your health care provider.
CVS
Greenwood Pharmacy
HyVee
Walgreens
Walmart
Free PCR self-administered saliva test kits are available at multiple locations throughout the county. Follow the link below to find a location nearest you, or request a kit be mailed to you.