On September 20, the Biden administration  announced  that it is reviving a program to mail free rapid coronavirus tests to Americans.

Starting Sept. 25, you can request four free tests per household at covidtests.gov. These new tests can detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year. Many of the free government supplied tests that we have stockpiled  have expired, although the Food and Drug Administration extended some of the expiration dates

Since the coronavirus pandemic started, COVID cases and hospitalizations have risen every winter due to the cold weather and holidays.  

Vaccination is recommended by the CDC and other officials as the best way for Americans to protect themselves against severe COVID infection.. An updated coronavirus vaccine targeting the latest versions of the virus was recommended last week by the CDC and is now available at some pharmacies and doctor’s offices.

FDA Guide to COVID, Flu and RSV

 CDC COVID information page

CDC COVID Tracker