At-home COVID tests usable beyond expire-by date

Your home COVID-19 test is likely good for several months beyond the expiration date on the box, public health officials say.

Driving the news: The FDA recently extended the expiration dates for several over-the-counter COVID tests.

• That includes those that Washington residents can get mailed to them for free through sayyescovidhometest.org, according to the state Department of Health.

Details: Any home tests ordered through Washington's program can be safely used for six months beyond the "Use by" date listed on the packaging, the health department says.

• You can check the FDA's website for a full list of approved COVID-19 tests and their revised expiration dates.

Be smart: Washington residents can go online to order up to 10 free COVID-19 home tests per household, per month.

• You can also order a limited number of free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.
• People with insurance can get additional tests paid for through their health plans.
• Other low or no-cost testing options exist for people without insurance.