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
Pick up and Drop off site for Test Iowa At-Home PCR Test Kits
905 Franklin Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703
(319) 874-3000
8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
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.