COVID Testing
Free Rapid Antigen Tests
Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free, at-home, rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Each order now includes 8 tests that will arrive in 2 separate packages (4 tests in each package). Packages will ship free. To order yours today, visit covidtests.gov.
Free City-Sponsored PCR Testing
The City is no longer offering City-sponsored PCR testing.
"Stop the Spread"
The Commonwealth is no longer offering COVID-19 testing at any previous Stop the Spread site. Stop the Spread sites are closed.
COVID Testing Information
COVID-19 testing is an important way to protect your family, friends, and community. It will save lives and help keep our community headed in the right direction.
Walk-in or testing by appointment is widely available in Beverly and throughout Massachusetts - please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-covid-19-test to find a test near you.
At-home testing kits are widely available throughout Massachusetts - often at pharmacies and drug stores. Massachusetts insurance companies are no longer offering reimbursement for any at-home test kits.
Testing is recommended if:
- You were in close quarters with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 for an extended period of time (more than 15 minutes)
- Someone in your household has COVID-19
- You have a fever over 100.5 combined with any of the following symptoms:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of taste or smell
- You have uncommon COVID-19 symptoms (sore throat, nasal congestion, upset stomach, cough without a fever) AND has any contact with someone who has COVID-19