Biden Administration Continues Providing Free At-Home Covid Tests Through New Website and Hotline

Covid-19 tests can now be ordered for free from the US government through Covidtests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
People can order 4 tests per household. The tests should be good through the end of 2022.
Over 755 million free Covid-19 tests have already been shipped to people who requested them.
The CDC recommends testing if you have symptoms, before large events, or after close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
The Biden administration will continue providing free tests through community programs to those without insurance.

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9/6/2023

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

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9/9/2023

COVID Hospitalizations Rise as Free Testing Options Decline

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9/11/2023

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

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9/20/2023

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

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9/21/2023

Biden Administration Relaunches Free At-Home COVID Test Website as Winter Surge Looms

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9/22/2023

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

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9/21/2023

Free At-Home COVID Tests Available Starting in October

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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, 7:11:34 PM

Biden Administration Continues Providing Free At-Home Covid Tests Through New Website and Hotline

Covid-19 tests can now be ordered for free from the US government through Covidtests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
People can order 4 tests per household. The tests should be good through the end of 2022.
Over 755 million free Covid-19 tests have already been shipped to people who requested them.
The CDC recommends testing if you have symptoms, before large events, or after close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
The Biden administration will continue providing free tests through community programs to those without insurance.

wtop.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

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

9/9/2023

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

9/20/2023

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

9/21/2023

Biden Administration Relaunches Free At-Home COVID Test Website as Winter Surge Looms

The Biden administration is investing $600 million in manufacturing COVID tests and will send up to four free tests per household to anyone who requests them through the COVIDtests.gov website.

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