FREE COVID TESTS: After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
A woman takes a swab as part of the COVID-19 antigen rapid test. On Monday, January 3, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
"To help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises, the Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans for free," the White House said. "A half-billion tests will be available for order on January 19th and will be mailed directly to American households."
Test kits ordered on launch day should begin arriving by the end of the month. Officials expect the kits to ship within 7 - 12 days of ordering. Many Americans live without reliable access to the internet. But administrators have included a call line that will allow those without internet access to place order by phone.
The program aims to ensure broad access by capping the number of test kits sent to each residential address at four. It will also prioritize orders from households experiencing the highest social vulnerability and communities that have experienced a disproportionate share of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
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