Miami Dade distributes take home COVID-19 tests

In response to the growing demand for COVID-19 testing and to help residents who spend the holidays with family and friends to stay safe, Miami-Dade County completed distribution of approximately 152,000 take home rapid test kits at Miami-Dade Public Libraries during a two-day effort – a collaboration between Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami-Dade Police Department, and the Miami-Dade Emergency Operations Center.

The distribution began on Friday, December 24 with five library locations, continuing on Monday, December 27, at 27 library locations. All available test kits have been distributed at this time.

“I’m extremely proud of our County team’s efforts distributing 152,000 tests at our libraries in two days to meet the surge in demand for COVID-19 testing and keep our community safe,” said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This week we’ll continue stepping up to serve residents by expanding hours and adding testing sites across the County.”