American families can now request tests or screening tests for COVID-19 free from home thanks to the program administered by the United States Postal Service.
The United States government has decided to reopen the program with the aim of protect citizens from new coronavirus variants or those that could become stronger during this fall and winter season.
Virus testing can help people know if they are sick so they can decide their next stepssuch as getting treatment to avoid serious infection and taking precautions to reduce your chances of infecting other people.
Receive free COVID-19 testing at home with these simple steps
He government website that offers free at-home COVID-19 testing is now enabled. To order the tests, you must Fill out a form with your contact information and address. You can include an email address to receive shipping updates.
Each order includes 4 individual rapid antigen tests for COVID-19. Orders will ship for free starting September 30. The order page warns that although tests may arrive with past expiration dates, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the dates for most approved tests.
Regarding vaccination, people can contact their county health department for vaccine information. These agencies typically hold vaccination clinics in the fall and winter and offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines at little or no cost.
🧪FREE TEST ORDER FORMS OPEN—At last the U.S. government again is offering free rapid COVID tests for all U.S. Households—place an order through the USPS form below. Expiration dates extended by FDA. Orders will ship, starting September 30, 2024 pic.twitter.com/MvmvA4TGdt
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) September 26, 2024
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Who should get vaccinated against COVID-19 this cold season?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation covers all people over six months of age who do not have health consequences that make them ineligible.
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Vaccination is especially important for people at higher risk of severe COVID-19including people age 65 and older, people with underlying medical conditions, including immunocompromised, people living in long-term care facilities, and pregnant people, to protect themselves and their babies.
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