Government Sending More Free COVID Tests for Holiday Season

The federal government is mailing out more free at-home COVID-19 tests starting September 25. Households can claim 4 tests each at COVIDTests.gov.
The new tests are meant to be used this year and help people stay safe as they gather and travel for the holidays.
The government has set aside $600 million to pay manufacturers to produce millions of new tests. This should help avoid shortages.
Tests may have expiration dates extended if proven to still be effective, as has happened before.
The goal is to keep free testing available through the holidays, but it could be extended longer if COVID cases rise.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 2:00:55 PM

Government Sending More Free COVID Tests for Holiday Season

The federal government is mailing out more free at-home COVID-19 tests starting September 25. Households can claim 4 tests each at COVIDTests.gov.
The new tests are meant to be used this year and help people stay safe as they gather and travel for the holidays.
The government has set aside $600 million to pay manufacturers to produce millions of new tests. This should help avoid shortages.
Tests may have expiration dates extended if proven to still be effective, as has happened before.
The goal is to keep free testing available through the holidays, but it could be extended longer if COVID cases rise.

mentalfloss.com

Relevant topic timeline:

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

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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.