By WHITNEE ICE
St. Joseph Post
Missouri is offering an online service for Missourians to have a free at-home COVID testing kit.
St. Joseph Health Department spokeswoman Stephanie Malita says the entire process is completely free.
“The test doesn’t cost anything, shipping doesn’t cost anything, and results are back in a couple of days,” Malita tells St. Joseph Post.
Malita says you can order the test ahead of time and have it on hand for up to six months.
“Once you start the testing process that’s when time is of the essence, but you can order it and have it on hand,” says Malita.
She says the test is a self-administered at-home testing kit.
“It’s really a great program that the state is offering, giving people access at home to get tested and it offers that level of privacy too,” says Malita.
Malita says you can order the test even if you’re not presenting symptoms.
“Some places are requiring a test for travel. You might need it for a camp or your child might need it for a camp or other events,” says Malita.
Although she says for those getting tested because they are presenting symptoms, to not wait on the test results to come back if their symptoms worsen.
“If you continue to feel sick or if your symptoms worsen, you should seek medical attention,” says Malita.
Malita says order your test online and test results are returned after a few days to the patient via email.
For a website link to the online ordering page, click here.