Is this a legitimate place to get COVID tested?

Just go to any nearby pharmacy. CVS, walgreens, riteaid, etc. Walgreens near me has a drive-thru so I find that most convenient. You just make an appointment online at their website, and all tests are still free.

If you haven't been tested before, you get handed a bag with a swab (giant q-tip) and a vial. You swab the inside of your nose (3-4 inches inside the nostril - should feel a little uncomfortable) and rotate inside each nostril for 15~ seconds each (physical circle rotation of your hand, not twisting the q-tip to rotate.)

You put the swab into the vial that's prefilled with liquid, close it, and give it back. You're done, and you'll get e-mailed results typically in 48-72 hours.

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