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Posted 9/20/2023, 8:24:05 PM

Biden Administration Invests $600 Million to Boost Domestic Production of COVID Tests, Reopens COVIDTests.gov for Households to Order More Free Tests

The Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $600 million to 12 US manufacturers to increase domestic production of COVID-19 tests.
The funding will provide approximately 200 million new over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for future federal government use.
The investments will strengthen preparedness for COVID-19 and future pandemics and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing.
COVIDTests.gov will reopen on September 25 for households to order 4 free COVID-19 tests that will remain valid through end of 2023.
To date, the Administration has provided over 755 million free tests to households and 500 million free tests to priority groups like long-term care facilities.

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Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Can you still get free COVID tests in 2023? Here's what to know about your options.

As COVID-19 cases rise with the return of children to school, people are seeking free COVID test kits through various means, including mail and insurance coverage, while health authorities monitor the spread of new variants.

9/8/2023

COVID Test Makers Keep Up with Demand Despite Case Increases

The US is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, leading to increased demand for at-home tests, but manufacturers and major pharmacy chains say they have enough supply to meet customers' needs and there is no need to worry about potential shortages.

9/9/2023

Philadelphia Recalls Over 100,000 Faulty COVID Tests, Replaces Kits at City Hubs

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a recall for approximately 105,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits after discovering that they were invalid.

9/9/2023

COVID Hospitalizations Rise as Free Testing Options Decline

COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing and while the COVIDtests.gov program that provided free tests has been suspended, low-cost or free testing options are still available through local clinics, insurance, and community-based testing sites.

9/11/2023

Free COVID Testing Still Available Through Select Federal Programs, Though At-Home Tests No Longer Free

Free at-home COVID tests provided by the Postal Service program may no longer be available, but there are still multiple options for getting tested for COVID-19 without paying, including the Test to Treat initiative, Health Resources & Services Administration health centers, and the CDC's Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) program.

9/11/2023

Free COVID Tests Still Available at Pharmacies, Clinics Despite Expired Emergency Order

Free COVID-19 tests are still available at retail pharmacies and clinics, even though many at-home test kits have expired after the public health emergency ended on May 11.

9/20/2023

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available Again Starting Sept. 25

The federal government will resume offering free Covid-19 tests through the mail on September 25th, allowing households to order up to four test kits each, and also allocating $600 million to produce additional tests for distribution.

9/20/2023

Biden Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

The Biden administration is providing funding for new at-home COVID-19 tests and reopening a website for Americans to order free tests in order to prevent potential shortages during the upcoming rise in coronavirus cases.

9/22/2023

US Postal Service Resumes Free At-Home COVID Test Shipments as Cases Rise Ahead of Winter

The US Postal Service will resume shipping free COVID-19 tests to homes across the country, made possible by a $600 million investment from the White House, as COVID cases continue to rise and winter approaches.

9/21/2023

Free At-Home COVID Tests Available Starting in October

The US government will offer households four free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests starting October 2 to help detect and prevent the spread of the virus, especially during holiday gatherings.

10/14/2023

US Again Offers Free At-Home COVID Tests as Cases Rise

The US Postal Service is shipping free COVID-19 tests to every household in the US, allowing individuals to order up to four tests within two minutes, as infection rates increase and hospitalization rates related to COVID-19 are rising.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 8:24:05 PM

Biden Administration Invests $600 Million to Boost Domestic Production of COVID Tests, Reopens COVIDTests.gov for Households to Order More Free Tests

The Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $600 million to 12 US manufacturers to increase domestic production of COVID-19 tests.
The funding will provide approximately 200 million new over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for future federal government use.
The investments will strengthen preparedness for COVID-19 and future pandemics and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing.
COVIDTests.gov will reopen on September 25 for households to order 4 free COVID-19 tests that will remain valid through end of 2023.
To date, the Administration has provided over 755 million free tests to households and 500 million free tests to priority groups like long-term care facilities.

hhs.gov

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Can you still get free COVID tests in 2023? Here's what to know about your options.

9/8/2023

COVID Test Makers Keep Up with Demand Despite Case Increases

9/9/2023

Philadelphia Recalls Over 100,000 Faulty COVID Tests, Replaces Kits at City Hubs

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a recall for approximately 105,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits after discovering that they were invalid.

9/9/2023

COVID Hospitalizations Rise as Free Testing Options Decline

9/11/2023

Free COVID Testing Still Available Through Select Federal Programs, Though At-Home Tests No Longer Free

9/11/2023

Free COVID Tests Still Available at Pharmacies, Clinics Despite Expired Emergency Order

Free COVID-19 tests are still available at retail pharmacies and clinics, even though many at-home test kits have expired after the public health emergency ended on May 11.

9/20/2023

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available Again Starting Sept. 25

9/20/2023

Biden Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

9/22/2023

US Postal Service Resumes Free At-Home COVID Test Shipments as Cases Rise Ahead of Winter

9/21/2023

Free At-Home COVID Tests Available Starting in October

The US government will offer households four free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests starting October 2 to help detect and prevent the spread of the virus, especially during holiday gatherings.

10/14/2023

US Again Offers Free At-Home COVID Tests as Cases Rise