Despite a nationwide shortage of COVID-19 testing kits, we're examining some easy ways you can get your hands on free ones -- even without access to the internet.

The county has 2,164 active cases of the coronavirus and is experiencing a 4 percent increase in cases over the past 7 days.

County Deputy Health Commissioner Rob Sproul says even though testing kits are in short supply at the health department, they are still available if you know where to look.

You may have heard that you can now order up to four tests per household at covidtests.gov, where you enter your information and the tests will be shipped to your front door.

Sproul says if you live in an apartment, it's especially important how you're inputting your address on the website.

"A lot of people are having trouble who live in apartments. The system is kind of a little bit questionable sometimes when you have an apartment. So basically, go to the USPS website, they basically have a find your address, so that way it will give you your exact address so that way it will get to you quickly," Sproul said.

And for seniors who may not have access to the website, there are local agencies willing to do the work.

“Senior Services in Belmont County has offered any senior, they can contact their office, and they will help them get signed up for those kits,” Sproul said. “So that’s an option if they don’t have access to the internet. Another option is going to the library."

You can also get reimbursed for testing kits through your private insurance.

"You're allowed eight per month, per person, but they also put a restriction of $12 reimbursement,” Sproul said. “So, if you’re paying $40 for that kit, you’re not going to get $40 back, you’re going to get maybe $12. But you’re going to need to contact your insurer to find out exactly what they want and how they want it."

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