Michigan’s Cold and Flu Season Is Here—How To Get Your Free COVID Tests

As cold and flu season is currently arriving in Michigan, which means it’s more important than ever to focus on staying healthy. With temperatures dropping and people spending more and more time indoors, viruses like the cold, flu, and COVID-19 are more likely to spread.

Obviously we’re more relaxed about these days about what to do when you have COVID, it’s crucial to try not to spread it to those who may have a lowered immune system like the young, elderly and the sick. One way to help protect your community is by testing for COVID-19 if you’re experiencing symptoms.

To make testing more accessible, the U.S. government is once again offering free COVID-19 test kits to Michigan households. These tests are a simple and effective way to confirm whether your symptoms are related to COVID-19 or another seasonal virus. Even if you think it’s just a cold, a quick test can provide peace of mind and help prevent the spread of the virus to others. (Better safe than sorry, right?)

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Getting your free test kits is easy. Simply visit the U.S. Postal Service website and request your tests. Each household can receive up to four tests, completely free of charge. This initiative hopes to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to these tests to stay healthy and safe.

Using these tests is not just about personal safety; it’s also about looking out for others. By testing when you're feeling under the weather, you help reduce the risk of unknowingly spreading COVID-19 to family, friends, coworkers, or vulnerable individuals. We’re all stuck inside spreading germs, so taking this small extra step can make a big difference for those who need it most.