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Posted 9/25/2023, 12:44:46 PM

US Reopens Website for Ordering Free At-Home COVID Tests

The US government website for ordering free at-home COVID tests has reopened after being closed for months.
People can order 4 free tests per household that will be shipped by USPS.
This is the 5th round of free test delivery, with 755 million tests shipped in previous rounds.
The website will stay open through the holidays and potentially longer depending on demand.
The government has contracted 12 manufacturers to produce 200 million tests to replenish federal supplies and meet demand.

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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

COVID Hospitalizations Rise as Free Testing Options Decline

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9/11/2023

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

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9/20/2023

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

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9/20/2023

Biden Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

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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

The US Department of Health and Human Services is investing $600 million in domestic COVID-19 test manufacturers and reopening COVIDTests.gov to provide free tests to households across the country, improving preparedness and securing 200 million new tests for future use.

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.

9/25/2023

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

The US government has restarted its free at-home Covid-19 testing service to combat the rising number of Covid hospitalizations and detect new strains, allowing individuals to request four free rapid antigen tests.

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 9/25/2023, 12:44:46 PM

US Reopens Website for Ordering Free At-Home COVID Tests

The US government website for ordering free at-home COVID tests has reopened after being closed for months.
People can order 4 free tests per household that will be shipped by USPS.
This is the 5th round of free test delivery, with 755 million tests shipped in previous rounds.
The website will stay open through the holidays and potentially longer depending on demand.
The government has contracted 12 manufacturers to produce 200 million tests to replenish federal supplies and meet demand.

kdvr.com

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

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 Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

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

9/22/2023

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.

9/25/2023

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

10/14/2023

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