Government Providing Free COVID Tests

As COVID continues to spread, lines for testing sites have been getting longer and test results can take a while to get back. Thankfully the government has now made free COVID tests available to Americans. Four tests can be ordered per household by visiting covidtests.gov and should arrive within 7-12 days. These tests are rapid antigen tests, can be done anywhere, give results within 30 minutes and don’t need to be dropped off at any sort of lab. They are also called over-the-counter (OTC) tests and work whether you have COVID symptoms or not The sooner you order, the sooner they can arrive to help you or a friend in need. The limit is four tests per household.

Visit covidtests.gov/faq for more information.

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