Although few people wear masks in public places and the director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, assures that “the end of the pandemic is in sight”, it is important to keep informed on the rights that protect the population in about COVID-19.
National Patient Foundation spokesperson Anita Reynolds reaffirmed some of these.
“All vaccines are free, you can get them at the pharmacy, with your doctors, hospitals and community centers,” he stressed.
Immunization against the virus is free even if you don’t have health insurance and regardless of your immigration status. If you have medical coverage, some health experts and other sites charge the insurer an administration fee.
“Some pharmacies charge administrative fees but the vaccine is free. No person in the state can be denied the vaccine if they do not have health insurance, “said Andrea Martínez Mejía of the NJ Department of Health.
When it comes to COVID-19 testing, it is important to find a location associated with the state health department that continues to provide tests for free.
“Now, as the rules have changed, it is very important that people make sure before taking the test what the cost is,” urged Martínez Mejía.
The federal government made it available to citizens this website to find out about the level of contagion risk in your area and where you can go to receive a free test near you.
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