Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available at Prince William Public Libraries from Monday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 2

(Prince William, VA – January 28, 2022) – Prince William County government is distributing free, at-home COVID-19 test kits at 11 of its open Prince William Public Libraries branches starting on Monday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., while supplies last. Visit pwcva.gov/covid-19-test-kits for more information and daily updates.

 

“Testing is a critical piece in helping our community stay healthy and managing daily life during the pandemic. We are so glad that we can offer these free kits to our residents. It is important that we do everything we can to support and help each other during this time,” said Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chair-At-Large, Ann Wheeler.

 

Starting Monday, January 31, the kits will be available at all Prince William Public Libraries (excluding Bull Run Library) Monday – Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., while supplies last. Dale City Library will have kits available only Monday, January 31.

Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, Manassas City, Montclair, and Potomac Libraries will also be distributing kits Monday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 2 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Depending on supply availability, information about additional distribution times will be available on pwcva.gov/covid-19-test-kits.

 

Residents should call their desired library location to ensure that kits are still available. Depending on the location, the kits may be distributed via curbside pickup or residents may need to come inside the library. Please wear a mask or face covering when entering the libraries. Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms should have someone pick up the test on their behalf.

 

“Our vision at PWPL is to be the hub connecting people to the transforming power of information,” remarked PWPL Director Deborah Wright. “Sometimes information takes the form of literacy, sometimes it’s learning through free classes and programs, and sometimes it’s through providing a public service like distributing free COVID-19 test kits. We strive to be a community resource no matter what challenge is presented.”

 

Tests should not be administered inside the library. Library staff will be unable to provide additional support, but residents are encouraged to follow instructions provided inside each kit and to contact the kit company’s Customer Service with additional questions. All library branches throughout Prince William County and the City of Manassas provide a strong Wi-Fi signal in their parking lots.