Biden Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

Biden administration providing $600 million to produce 200 million new at-home COVID-19 tests and replenish stockpiles
COVIDTests.gov website will reopen Sept. 25 for people to order 4 free tests per household
12 U.S. manufacturers will make tests to avoid supply issues from overseas reliance
Tests meant to detect current COVID variants and last through holidays and potential winter surge
Effort complements ongoing distribution of free tests to vulnerable communities and facilities

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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.

9/20/2023

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 Administration to Provide Free At-Home COVID Tests Ahead of Potential Winter Surge

The Biden administration is restarting its program of offering free at-home Covid tests through the mail, aiming to replenish the nation's stockpile and prepare for a possible winter surge of the virus.

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

Biden Administration's Continued COVID Spending Questioned as Pandemic Wanes

The Biden administration has ordered 200 million new COVID-19 test kits despite the diminishing threat of the virus, leading to wasteful spending and diverting funds from more important health needs.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 8:09:16 PM

Biden Ramps Up Domestic COVID Test Production Ahead of Holidays

Biden administration providing $600 million to produce 200 million new at-home COVID-19 tests and replenish stockpiles
COVIDTests.gov website will reopen Sept. 25 for people to order 4 free tests per household
12 U.S. manufacturers will make tests to avoid supply issues from overseas reliance
Tests meant to detect current COVID variants and last through holidays and potential winter surge
Effort complements ongoing distribution of free tests to vulnerable communities and facilities

fox8.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

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

9/20/2023

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

9/20/2023

Biden Administration to Provide Free At-Home COVID Tests Ahead of Potential Winter Surge

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

Biden Administration's Continued COVID Spending Questioned as Pandemic Wanes

The Biden administration has ordered 200 million new COVID-19 test kits despite the diminishing threat of the virus, leading to wasteful spending and diverting funds from more important health needs.