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Posted 9/8/2023, 4:09:00 PM

COVID Test Makers Keep Up with Demand Despite Case Increases

Demand for at-home COVID-19 tests has increased recently as cases rise, but manufacturers say there is no shortage.
Major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid say they have enough tests to meet demand.
Test makers like Abbott and QuidelOrtho are ramping up production for the fall virus season.
Experts say attitudes about COVID-19 mean fewer tests are being used per case, limiting demand.
The Biden administration no longer offers free mail-order tests, but no-cost testing is still available through health departments.

cnn.com

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9/25/2023

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Topics

Posted 9/8/2023, 4:09:00 PM

COVID Test Makers Keep Up with Demand Despite Case Increases

Demand for at-home COVID-19 tests has increased recently as cases rise, but manufacturers say there is no shortage.
Major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid say they have enough tests to meet demand.
Test makers like Abbott and QuidelOrtho are ramping up production for the fall virus season.
Experts say attitudes about COVID-19 mean fewer tests are being used per case, limiting demand.
The Biden administration no longer offers free mail-order tests, but no-cost testing is still available through health departments.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/27/2023

Covid cases are rising, just as new vaccines are almost ready

The U.S. is experiencing a rise in Covid cases just as new vaccines that protect against the latest variants are almost ready.

9/9/2023

COVID Hospitalizations Rise as Free Testing Options Decline

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

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.

9/25/2023

U.S. Resumes Free At-Home COVID Test Program Amid Winter Case Spike

9/25/2023

US Reopens Website for Ordering Free At-Home COVID Tests

The government website COVIDtests.gov is back online, allowing American households to order free at-home COVID-19 tests which will be delivered by the United States Postal Service.

9/25/2023

Biden Administration Invests $600 Million to Ramp Up At-Home COVID Test Production and Access