Residents can now order more free COVID-19 tests from the federal government: Here's how
United States residents can now order more free COVID-19 tests from the federal government.
This is the government's third time offering this service, and each order comes with eight rapid antigen tests. The tests will come in two separate packages, each delivered by the United States Postal Service.
The site suddenly appeared active Monday to offer the third round of free tests without an announcement, NPR reported.
Any household that wants the tests can order them by simply going to COVIDtest.gov, entering their name and address, and clicking "check out now."
This comes as Michigan, and the country, are seeing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
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Just last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 16 Michigan counties fall under the "high-risk" category, and recommended that all residents in the counties wear masks again in indoor, public places.
On Monday, the Ferndale school district reinstated its mask mandate.
The Trump and Biden administrations have been criticized for a lack of available and quick COVID-19 testing, which inspired the Biden administration to offer free, at-home tests.
The first round of free tests was sent out in January, and the second round opened in March.
More: Ferndale schools reinstates face masks for students, staff because of uptick in COVID-19
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Free COVID-19 tests from the federal government for US residents
