On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced a pilot of the COVID-19 Test at Home saliva program. The pilot program began on Friday, and residents of Dakota County and two dozen counties or tribal nations will be able to order a saliva test online, and perform the test in the comfort of their own home. These tests are available in select service areas free of charge to any Minnesotan who believes they need to be tested. It will soon be available to all Minnesotans. Through the mail order program, Minnesotans can order a saliva test online to be shipped to their home. They then perform the test by spitting into a small tube, under the supervision of a health care professional through a video telehealth visit. Once completed, the test is shipped to the state’s new saliva lab in Oakdale, where results are then emailed to the person in 24-48 hours. For more information on the COVID-19 Test at Home program, and to order a test, visit the link provided here.
