Mecklenburg County Government: UPDATE- Shortage Of At Home COVID-19 Test Kits ...

Press release from the Mecklenburg County Government:

12/22/2021

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UPDATE-Shortage of at home test kits 

At this time, due to high demand ahead of the holidays, COVID-19 at-home test kits are no longer available at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library distribution sites. Due to nationwide supply chain issues, the number of test kits available changes on a daily basis. Library staff are not involved with the test kits and cannot answer questions regarding availability in person or via telephone. Any updates on at-home test kit availability will be shared on the County's COVID-19 webpage, mecknc.gov/COVID-19. Individuals can also call the COVID-19 hotline, 980-314-9400, option 3, for updates. 

There are testing sites across the County that are still available. Please visit the website or call the hotline for information about those sites.  

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Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) is currently experiencing high demand for the at-home test kits that are being distributed at some Charlotte-Mecklenburg libraries. Due to nationwide supply chain issues, the number of kits at each location is very limited, and the number of available test kits changes on a daily basis. Library staff are not involved with the test kits and cannot answer questions regarding availability in person or via telephone. 

The MCPH staff at the libraries have the latest information on supply. Individuals can also call the COVID-19 hotline, 980-314-9400, option 3, for updates. 

This press release was produced by the Mecklenburg County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.