COVID-19
About COVID-19
COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill or develop post-COVID conditions, also called "Long COVID."
COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated (2025-2026) COVID-19 are not yet available here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. We will provide more information as soon as vaccines become available.
(As of September 8, 2025)
COVID-19 Tests
Free COVID-19 tests are available for pickup in all of our clinics and our registration lobby, Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:30PM. You are not required to be a Durham resident to pick up tests! Click the image to the right to learn more.
To find more information on testing sites, test-to-treat locations, and home test pickup, visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services testing portal at covid19.ncdhhs.gov/FindTests (en español aquí).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are COVID vaccines available at the Durham County Department of Public Health?
No, COVID-19 vaccines are not currently available here at the Durham County Department of Public Health. We are currently awaiting additional guidance before we can begin providing updated (2025-26) COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more about updated vaccines on the NCDHHS website here.
Who can pick up COVID-19 tests at the Durham County Department of Public Health?
Anyone age 18 or older can pick up free COVID tests in our clinics! ID not required; not required to be a Durham resident.