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Officials say COVID-19 test kit distribution sites in Mecklenburg County will open later on Saturday due to forecasted winter weather.
COVID-19 test kit distribution sites will be open from 12 – 3 p.m on 1/29 due to inclement weather in the forecast.
— Mecklenburg County (@MeckCounty) January 28, 2022
Distribution sites will be open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Original Story (1/27/22):
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Public Health will be providing free at-home COVID-19 tests for county residents who are experiencing coronavirus symptoms and are unable to access a local testing site or purchase at-home kits Saturday.
There will be a limited number of free at-home test kits available on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at two locations:
- J.M. Alexander Middle School, located on 12010 Hambright Road in Huntersville
- Central Piedmont Community College – Harper Campus, located at 315 West Hebron Street in Charlotte
- Distribution will be in the large parking lot on Hebron Street, across from the main campus entrance.
Entrances to the distribution sites will be blocked prior to the site opening. To ensure community safety, individuals will not be permitted to wait in line blocking roadways. Individuals will be redirected away from the site until space allows for additional site visitors.
For individuals seeking a test at the distribution sites, officials say to be aware of:
- To best meet the urgent demand in the community, Public Health will provide up to four tests per household. The tests are available while supplies last.
- No appointment is necessary; public health staff will offer kits based on a walk/drive-up basis.
- Since at-home test kits do not require clinical supervision, a prescription from a health care provider is not required.
Due to high demand, supplies of free at-home COVID-19 test kits in Mecklenburg County continue to be limited for future distribution.
Residents can also order test kits from the federal government by visiting covidtests.gov.
Visit mecknc.gov/covid-19 or call the COVID-19 information hotline at 980-314-9400 (option 3) for up-to-date program information, including locations and hours of operation.
