As a difficult cold and flu season continues across the country, the Biden administration announced it will revive a program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests delivered through the U.S. Postal Service.
Due to limited funding and a depleted national stockpile, tests will be limited to a one-time order of four tests per household with shipping starting Dec. 19. This is part of a larger Winter Preparedness Plan by the Biden administration designed to combat rising rates of COVID-19. It includes expanded free testing options, as well as continued access to free treatments like Paxlovid and free vaccine clinics in communities
