With so much happening in the world, you don't hear as much about the spread of COVID-19 anymore. That doesn't mean it's not still out there. It is.
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Making matters worse, fake at-home tests have been flooding the market. Aside from getting ripped off, a false reading may prevent you from seeking treatment. The FDA issued a warning on a specific at-home drug test resembling an authorized kit. Tap or click here for the warning signs an at-home test is fake.
In January, the government started distributing four free at-home COVID tests for anyone who ordered them. The second round of four tests launched in March. Act fast if you haven't requested free tests or still have some available! Free tests are being suspended Friday, Sept. 2.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free COVID tests from the U.S. government. But according to the website, "Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, Sept. 2, because Congress hasn't provided additional funding to replenish the nation's stockpile of tests."
The tests are free to order and ship, and you don't need to enter any payment information. Here's how to get yours:
If you don't know that you have more free tests available, just go to the site and enter your name and address. If you've already received the maximum amount, it will tell you. There's no harm in checking.
The CDC has been conducting studies to monitor how vaccines work in breakthrough cases. How well do vaccines work against COVID-19 infection and death? Tap or click to explore a map that shows vaccine effectiveness.
You may want to check out the stats related to the Omicron variant, such as the number of cases and the likelihood of contracting the virus. Be careful where you get this information, as scammers have also jumped onboard. Tap or click here for tips on spotting COVID-19 phishing scams.
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