More free Covid tests will be available in late September, Biden admin says

The announcement has been made before the onset of autumn and following the rise of Covid rates across most states in the country in the summertime linked to extremely infectious new strains.

The White House has said that free Covid-19 tests will be up for grabs again from the last week of September. 
 
“These tests will assist families and their members remain safe this fall and winter season,” said Assistant secretary for readiness and response at the department of health and human service Dawn O’Connell on Friday while briefing about the respiratory virus season. 
 
By post, the program also offers four free Covid tests. At that point, those who want the tests can register at the at Covidtests as it is was the case in the past. gov. 
 
From beginning of the home delivery program in 2021 through October 2022, over 900 million tests have been shipped directly to households in America, and the ASPR has additionally mobilized 900 million tests to other access points of community, O’Connell added. 
 
“So for all of you getting ready to pack for travel and actually gather with family and friends for the 2024 holidays, visit Covidtests. gov to order free tests. ” 
 
It has arrived at a time infections are back up in most parts of the country through the new and more contagious strains of Covid. Everyday, there are increasing cases of those testing positive to Covid, and cases of those visiting emergency rooms due to Covid have risen since mid-May, based on CDC data. According to CDC data, as of Thursday, the Covid wastewater viral activity level is “very high. ” 
 
Only this Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration has endorsed new Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, adapted to match the new strains of the virus.