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In reply to the discussion: Shipments of free coronavirus tests will take at least a week, U.S. officials say. [View all]BumRushDaShow
(127,310 posts)21. Unfortunately the NYT didn't have all the details but from another Philly Inquirer article
there will be "phone orders".
How to get free COVID-19 tests from the federal government
by Nick Vadala
Published Jan 14, 2022
Americans will be able to begin ordering rapid COVID-19 tests to their homes free of charge starting Jan. 19 from the federal government. Starting Wednesday, you can order a test from COVIDTests.gov, which the federal government will send out at no cost including no shipping fees. A half billion tests will be available for order at first, with an additional 500 million on order.
To distribute the tests, the Biden administration will partner with the United States Postal Service. Postal workers at 43 facilities around the country including in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh will build and label millions of the testing kits for mail delivery.
(snip)
Where can I request free tests?
Starting Jan. 19, you can go to COVIDTests.gov and request free tests. The website is currently active, but is not yet accepting orders. It is not yet clear what information you will need to provide in order to receive the tests, but you wont need to provide any credit card information.
If you dont have internet access, or for those who need additional support to get tests, there will be a free call line accepting phone-in orders. The number for the call line was not included in the White Houses statement on the programs launch.
https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/free-covid-tests-mail.html
by Nick Vadala
Published Jan 14, 2022
Americans will be able to begin ordering rapid COVID-19 tests to their homes free of charge starting Jan. 19 from the federal government. Starting Wednesday, you can order a test from COVIDTests.gov, which the federal government will send out at no cost including no shipping fees. A half billion tests will be available for order at first, with an additional 500 million on order.
To distribute the tests, the Biden administration will partner with the United States Postal Service. Postal workers at 43 facilities around the country including in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh will build and label millions of the testing kits for mail delivery.
(snip)
Where can I request free tests?
Starting Jan. 19, you can go to COVIDTests.gov and request free tests. The website is currently active, but is not yet accepting orders. It is not yet clear what information you will need to provide in order to receive the tests, but you wont need to provide any credit card information.
If you dont have internet access, or for those who need additional support to get tests, there will be a free call line accepting phone-in orders. The number for the call line was not included in the White Houses statement on the programs launch.
https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/free-covid-tests-mail.html
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Shipments of free coronavirus tests will take at least a week, U.S. officials say. [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2022
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Scientists are recommending that folks not symptomatic not do tests to save the bulk for people who
Alexander Of Assyria
Jan 2022
#2
Are they shipping by our postal service? Mr DeJoy will slow them down.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Jan 2022
#4
I just added an excerpt of an article in the local Philly paper that just got published this p.m.
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2022
#13
If you want efficient mass distribution, hire the AOL guy who sent 20 AOL CDs to every American.
keithbvadu2
Jan 2022
#6
Great, but they should be available in bulk at every pharmacy and grocery store nationwide
Orrex
Jan 2022
#8
Unfortunately the NYT didn't have all the details but from another Philly Inquirer article
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2022
#21