Local offices have free COVID home test kits

While COVID-19 appears to be in retreat and the health alerts are being downgraded, the South Heartland Health District is making free at-home COVID test kits available through out the district.

With one of the kits in hand, area residents who are uncertain if they have spring allergies, a cold or the dreaded COVID-19, can self-test.

Health district officials are encouraging everyone to have a couple of at-home test kits on hand “just in case” they have symptoms.

Since COVID-19 first appeared in the United States, the medical community has developed improved ways to treat those who become infe...