Free COVID-19 self-testing kits are being made available for area residents beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022. 

Individuals experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms are asked NOT to pick up kits.  

Residents may pick up 2 kits per individual, or if an individual is picking up for the family – 1 kit per household member with a maximum of 3 kits.

The self-testing kits will be available at the following locations while supplies last. It is best to call ahead each day to check availability.

City Hall 225 

N. Washington

8am to 4pm

St. Francis County Health Unit

413 N. Division

8:30am to 3:00pm

Library 

421 S. Washington 

9am to 3pm

Multipurpose Center 

2510 S. Washington

5am to 8am and 4pm to 8pm

“I am grateful for the various agencies that helped to make these much-needed COVID 19 Self-Testing Kits available to individuals in our area,” said Mayor Cedric Williams. 

This effort is made possible through  partnerships with the Arkansas Department of Health, Dr. Michelle R. Smith with the office of Health Equity, the City of Forrest City, our local St. Francis County Health Department, the Arkansas State Library and Frederick Freeman, the Coordinator of the Arkansas Health Department Health Equity Strike Team.