At Home Tests East Hartford

January 5, 2022

On Monday December 27th, 2021 Governor Lamont announced the distribution of 3 million free COVID-19 at-home test kits to municipalities across the state. The Town of East Hartford received an initial allocation of tests that were distributed to targeted areas of the community where transmission was highest. The Town now has at home tests available for distribution to the general public. 

The Town’s Health and Fire department will distribute at home test kits on Thursday January 6, 2022 from 11am – 1pm at East Hartford High School, 869 Forbes Street. Vehicles should enter through the Forbes Street entrance and will exit out through Leonard Drive.

The test kits will be distributed through a drive thru system on a first come first serve basis.

  • Residents are asked to show proof of residency. Acceptable proofs of ID include a state issued ID or other documentation of address in East Hartford.
  • In an effort to avoid large groups showing up at the distribution site we encourage just one representative of the household to collect a test kit.
  • If individuals do not have a vehicle, walk ups will be accommodated.
  • Due to the limited supply only 1 test kit will be distributed per vehicle
  • We are aware that due to limited supply everyone who attends the distribution may not receive a test, therefore we ask that all residents exhibit patience and treat all town staff and fellow residents with respect.

Therefore, we respectfully ask residents to help us prioritize providing these kits to individuals who are most in need. Such as;

  • Residents currently experiencing symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. If symptomatic, please have someone else from your household attend the distribution event, if possible
  • Residents who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has the symptoms of COVID-19.

If a person has a positive test for COVID-19, the recommended time to isolate from others is five days from the date of the test if you have no symptoms, or at least five days from symptom onset. It is recommended to continue to stay home beyond five days until your fever resolves and other symptoms are improving.
For further guidance on isolation and quarantine recommendations, visit the Health Department website. For other inquiries or to speak with a public health nurse, please contact the East Hartford Health Department at 860-291-7324.