The federal government has approved a new round of free COVID-19 tests for the public. Tests can be ordered through covidtests.gov or special.USPS.com/testkits, or by calling 800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489).

Customers will receive four rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Tests will begin shipping the week of Oct. 2.

One of the available options is the Orasure InteliSwab test, which is more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, as well as people who have low manual dexterity.

For more information, including ordering instructions and information about the features that make the InteliSwab test more accessible, please visit ACL.gov/AccessibleTests.

Disability Information & Access Line

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available to specifically help people with disabilities place their orders:Call 1-888-677-1199 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern 7 days per week, or Email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.

Expiration Dates Extended

Some of the tests may show expiration dates on the box that have passed; however, the Food and Drug Administration has extended those dates. A leaflet in each package will explain the extension, and the envelopes will have yellow stickers on the front alerting recipients to the leaflet inside.

More Information

For more information about COVID-19 in New Mexico, assistance with finding the new vaccine, or locating testing and treatment options, please contact the NMHealth Helpline at 833-SWNURSE (833-796-8773). Find more information on free testing resources in the COVIDTests.gov “Testing Resources” section or by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).