I have not. Around here, it seems that you can only get it for free if they deem you at risk. There is a new plan that I’ve recently read about to get much cheaper tests to everyone, saying it would greatly reduce infection numbers, but that plan hasn’t been enacted, and will be at least until January to be even considered.
Test supplies still seem to be limited, and I have never been in contact with anyone known to be exposed, so it seems irresponsible of me to get a test rather than just act like I might be contagious and stay home as much as possible. I have considered a mail-order test, where I can flat out tell them that I (1) can’t afford it and (2) am not currently having symptoms.
I would allow for the test where they see if you’ve got any antibodies, but, since people can still catch it again (especially if their symptoms were mild or non-existent), I would only do so to help science, and not consider a positive test any reason I could be less cautious.
I’m also a bit worried about whether people are taking things seriously enough that I could be safe actually going to get the swab. Hence the reason I’ve only considered the at-home variety of test that I could administer to myself.
What I am hopeful for is this new plan I’ve stumbled upon to get cheaper tests to everyone, and have everyone tested. It seems this could greatly reduce the numbers of infected in the US, if implemented. But we all know it can’t be even considered until January 21st.