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You can order free COVID tests again by mail
By: NPR Staff
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Americans can order four more free COVID-19 tests through the mail, starting on Thursday. It’s part of the Biden administration’s plan to deal with an increase… Read More
The government will no longer be sending free COVID-19 tests to Americans
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The federal government is putting a pause on sending free COVID-19 testing kits to Americans starting in September, due to a lack of funding. “Ordering through… Read More
There’s now a phone line to order your free at-home COVID tests
By: Benjamin Swasey | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Biden administration on Friday opened a phone line for people to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. The phone number — 1-800-232-0233 — follows the launch… Read More
The COVID wave in Ohio is shifting southward
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Health reports there’s some indication the COVID virus, which has overwhelmed Cleveland hospitals in recent weeks, is moving south in… Read More
Ohio changes priorities for distribution of COVID tests from libraries to schools
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you are waiting for your local library or health department to get more rapid COVID tests in stock, you might be waiting a… Read More
U.S. Cuts $231 Million Deal To Provide 15-Minute COVID-19 At-Home Tests
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization to Ellume’s rapid test in December, after it showed 96% accuracy in a U.S. clinical study.