However, given that the COVID-19 infection rate has increased by 44% in the past 14 days, it appears that the Biden administration has moved the funds available to restore the program. Additionally, the administration explained that it plans to provide additional supplies of vaccines to nursing homes and hospitals, as well as send more staff and equipment to overwhelmed states on an as-needed basis.
These are all important steps, as in recent weeks hospitals across the country have been grappling with a surge in cases of all three of these viruses and children’s ICUs are running out. hospital bed. Free tests will be a small way to help reduce the spread of illness during this particularly bad virus season.
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Other ways to prevent the spread of disease? Stay home if you feel sick, wear a mask in crowded places, wash your hands often (or use hand sanitizer when you can’t) and sneeze or cough into your elbow, not your hand. you, follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Oh, and you should also be open with friends and family if you’re sick right now—even if it doesn’t seem like a big deal.
You can order four free COVID-19 tests through covid.gov/tests by filling out a short form and entering your mailing address. If you need help ordering, you can call 1-800-232-0233 for assistance.
