Starting Thursday, Americans can order four free at-home COVID tests from the federal government ahead of respiratory virus season.

Americans can once again order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government starting Thursday ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.

This is the third year in a row the Biden-Harris administration has allowed Americans to order over-the-counter tests at no charge.

Anyone wanting to order tests can do so at COVID.gov/tests. Four tests will be shipped free by USPS, starting Sep. 30.

  • Rhaedas@fedia.io
    26·
    2 months ago

    Is it really necessary to make it a government thing??

    Yes? Why shouldn’t it be? Lots of things should be covered for anyone, as they help the overall public health. $2 may not seem like a lot, but it is for some. And…if $2 isn’t a big deal, then why not have it covered since it won’t cost the taxpayer that much.

    • MsPenguinette@lemmy.world
      10·
      2 months ago

      I’ll even go further and say that people who can afford it but wouldn’t otherwise bother might order them if they are free, which is a win for public health if even a few people ends up testing and preventing spread even a little

      • Djtecha@lemm.ee
        4·
        2 months ago

        Exactly! Just ordered some in case I need to randomly test if I feel off. Wouldn’t spend the 20$ for that scenario.