COVID-19 Virus
Free at-home Covid-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free.
Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
IMPORTANT - BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Tests Extend Expiration Dates
Since the launch of the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, Abbott has continued testing for product stability to extend the expiration date and have shared these results with the FDA. Testing has been completed to support a shelf-life (expiration date) of up to 15 months. This letter is to notify you the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, part number 195-200, in your possession may now have a longer than labeled product expiration date.
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New Pinellas County Covid-19 Testing Sites Open
Pasadena Community Church COVID-19 Testing Site Open
A new testing site has opened up at Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S., St. Petersburg. The site is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are not required.
Tropicana Field COVID-19 Testing Site Open
The City of St. Petersburg has partnered with Impact Health and the Tampa Bay Rays to open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Tropicana Field, Lot 2. Both PCR and rapid antigen testing will be offered at no cost. Testing will be available on a drive-up basis, no appointment needed. Everyone is encouraged to pre-register at impacthealth.com/StPeteTrop ahead of their visit.
The testing site will be open 7 days per week, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Both PCR and rapid antigen testing will be offered at no cost. For those with health coverage, an insurance card will be requested.
7150 114th Ave. in Largo Testing Site Open. Testing is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
This new site joins the one currently operating at the Center for Health Equity in St. Petersburg, which offers testing from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Both rapid and PCR tests for COVID-19 are offered at no cost at these locations. Proof of medical insurance is recommended and should be presented at the time of the test. Those without medical insurance will still be tested at no cost.
The test sites are operated and managed by CDR Maguire, not the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas). For information about these CDR Maguire test sites, call (850) 583-2419.
There are also CVS, Walgreens and urgent care clinics providing testing in Pinellas. They are listed on the Pinellas County site at covid19.pinellascounty.org/testing/.
DOH-Pinellas continues to encourage everyone who has not received a COVID-19 vaccination to get protected as soon as possible, and for those who are eligible to receive their booster dose. Vaccinations remain the most effective defense against COVID-19.
To find all locations where vaccines are provided near you, go to www.vaccines.gov or call (800) 232-0233.
For more information about DOH-Pinellas, go to www.PinellasHealth.com.
A full list of testing locations can be found on Pinellas County's COVID-19 website.
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Covid-19 Updates
For the latest information on COVID-19 please refer to the Center for Disease Control for information at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
What You Need to Know
- Everyone ages 5 and older can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn how to find a COVID-19 vaccine.
- COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from the virus that causes COVID-19, including known variants currently circulating (e.g., Delta variant).
- The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks, which are rare.
- As with other routine vaccines, side effects may occur after vaccination. These are normal and should go away within a few days.
- People who are fully vaccinated can resume many activities they did before the pandemic. However, people should wear a mask indoors in public if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
- If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech (ages 12 and older) or Moderna (ages 18 and older) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine primary series and have a moderately or severely compromised immune system, you should receive an additional primary dose of the same mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after the second dose.
- Everyone ages 16 years and older can get a booster shot.
- Unlike many medications, COVID-19 vaccine dosage does not vary by patient weight but by age on the day of vaccination.
- People can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including flu vaccine, at the same time.
Availability of Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are widely accessible in the United States. Everyone ages 5 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone at no cost, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
Many doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics offer COVID-19 vaccinations. Visit vaccines.gov to find locations that are offering vaccines to everyone ages 5 years and older. Parents can check with their child’s healthcare provider, their local pharmacy, and health department about whether they offer COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more about how to find a COVID-19 vaccine.
Important Reminder: Stay safe until your vaccine reaches full effectiveness:
- Pfizer and Moderna vaccines take up to 2 weeks after the 2nd dose for full effectiveness; 1-dose Johnson & Johnson can take up to 28 days.
- All three vaccines are highly effective at preventing life-threatening illness, but they do not offer 100% protection from catching or spreading COVID-19; no vaccine gives 100% protection.
- While the virus continues to spread, mask-wearing and social distancing are still important safety protocols.
COVID-19 Information Links
- Pinellas County Covid-19 Webpage
- Facts About Covid-19 Vaccines flyer (PDF)
- What to Expect After Covid Vaccination
- Pinellas County COVID testing sites
- Florida Department of Health (Pinellas)
- Pinellas County Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- Pinellas County’s COVID-19 Response & Recommendations
- Pinellas COVID-19 Data Dashboard