Free COVID Tests Available Again As Cases Rise
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HHS resuming mailing free at-home COVID tests to households as cases surge again after summer spike. Can request 4 tests per household.
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CDC reports COVID cases rising since July after public health emergency declared over in May. Expect fall/winter surge.
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$600 million investment for 200 million new rapid tests to mitigate virus spread. Total 755M tests sent so far.
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Tests available through COVID.org starting 9/25 through end of 2023. HHS posted list of tests with extended expiration dates.
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Recommends getting booster shot every 6 months. Can find low-cost tests at HRSA health centers, Test to Treat sites, and ICATT locations.