Free "Covid-19" tests are now available for order from the US government

 The US government has announced that free COVID-19 tests are now available for order from COVID.gov. Every US household is eligible to order four free rapid tests, which will be shipped directly to their home.

Starting Monday, September 25, people in the United States can order four free COVID-19 tests per household through COVID.gov. People without an internet connection can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to request tests.

The tests are rapid tests, which means that you can get your results in minutes. They can be taken at home, regardless of whether you have symptoms. The tests should be good through the end of the year, even if some of the dates on the tests show that they are expired.

The US government previously shipped more than 755 million free COVID-19 tests to people who requested them. The program was suspended in May, but it has been resumed due to the recent rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States.

Here are some tips for using COVID-19 rapid tests:

• Follow the instructions on the test kit carefully.
• Test yourself as soon as possible after you develop symptoms of COVID-19.
• If you have a negative test result but you are still experiencing symptoms, you should test yourself again in a few days.
• Report your test results to your healthcare provider.

The availability of free COVID-19 tests can help people stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.

This program is part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to make COVID-19 testing more accessible and affordable for Americans. The program is also intended to help people stay safe and healthy during the fall and winter months, when cases of COVID-19 are expected to increase.

To order your free COVID-19 tests, simply visit COVID.gov and enter your shipping information. You can also order your tests by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

The free COVID-19 tests are rapid tests, which means that you can get your results in minutes. Rapid tests are not as accurate as PCR tests, but they are still a valuable tool for detecting COVID-19 infections.

If you test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid test, you should contact your healthcare provider for further instructions. You may also want to consider isolating yourself from others to prevent the spread of the virus.

Here are some tips for using COVID-19 rapid tests:

• Follow the instructions on the test kit carefully.
• Test yourself as soon as possible after you develop symptoms of COVID-19.
• If you have a negative test result but you are still experiencing symptoms, you should test yourself again in a few days.
• Report your test results to your healthcare provider.

The US government is also providing free COVID-19 tests to community health centers and Medicare-certified health clinics. These tests are available to people without insurance and those who are at high risk for COVID-19 complications.

The Biden-Harris administration is committed to making COVID-19 testing accessible and affordable for all Americans. The availability of free COVID-19 tests can help people stay safe and healthy during the pandemic.