Covidtests.gov is live -- You might want to bookmark it.

[Tennessee Hillbilly]

I just visited https://www.covidtests.gov/. Here is what the site says:

Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Ordering begins January 19.

[Sherman A1]

1. Thanks for sharing.

[SheltieLover]

2. Ty!

[herding cats]

3. Thank you!

[snowybirdie]

4. Excellent l

My thanks.

[Ms. Toad]

5. It's a good start -

But 4 tests for 3 of us, or 4 for my employee's 5, etc. doesn't go very far. I used 3 when it is likely I had COVID before Christmas. The standard is to test at 5 days post-exposure. Since I've been exposed several times already this semester . . . and we're only a week into the semester.

It's a nice gesture, but not much more.

I would prefer they make more available through libraries, public health departments for those who can travel to get them, and regularly (say every other week) ship 2 tests to everyone who signs up.

[SoCalDavidS]

6. By The Time People Start Receiving The Tests

It will be mid-February, and the worst of Omicron will be over.

This is still a good idea, but about 6 weeks too late to have significant value.

[cinematicdiversions]

7. If you are not travelling overseas or on a cruise ship

Or claiming some sort of special PTO from your employer. Why do you need the tests?

I mean if your sick stay home and away from others.

BTW can the home tests be used for travel restrictions or employment waivers or does that still require a visit to a testing center.

Cause if that is the case I am at a loss.

[kacekwl]

8. I received my tests today.

Thank You Brandon.