COVID-19 antigen residence exams present a optimistic consequence. Individuals will have the ability to order 4 free COVID-19 exams on the finish of September that might be delivered to their mailbox.
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The Biden administration is bringing again free at-home COVID-19 exams by mail.
On the finish of September, every family will have the ability to order as much as 4 fast exams by means of COVIDtests.gov.
The exams, which can detect newer COVID-19 variants, might be good to be used till the tip of the 12 months.
The mailed exams are returning after the Meals and Drug Administration this week accredited two up to date COVID-19 vaccines to supply safety in opposition to present strains of the virus. These vaccines, from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, are anticipated to be rolled out inside days for anybody age 6 months and older.
Vaccination is the simplest solution to forestall COVID-19 an infection, and testing is essential to assist restrict the unfold of the virus, based on the Division of Well being and Human Providers.
When utilizing these fast antigen exams, a optimistic check consequence means you very doubtless have COVID-19.
In case you check adverse and are experiencing signs, the FDA recommends a second check carried out 48 hours after the primary. It recommends three exams for individuals who have been uncovered however do not have signs, additionally 48 hours aside.
The prevention measures are being provided as an surprising summer season wave of COVID-19 hits the U.S.
In case you nonetheless have unused COVID exams, they might nonetheless be present. You possibly can verify this FDA web site to see if the expiration date has been prolonged.
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