Yesterday, the government announced it will be suspending its system to order free COVID-19 tests this Friday, September 2. The ordering website, covid.gov/tests, attributes the suspension to “Congress [not providing] funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests.” 

Tests can still be ordered through covid.gov/tests until this Friday, September 2. A name and shipping address is necessary, and users can enter an email to track their order, but no payment or health insurance information is required. Tests can also be ordered through the toll-free hotline (800) 232-0233, or at (888) 720-7489 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The hotline is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

Free COVID-19 tests can also be obtained through insurance reimbursement, at community testing sites and through Los Altos High School.