"Department of Health and Human Services Resumes Mailing Free COVID Tests to Combat Winter Surge"

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"Department of Health and Human Services Resumes Mailing Free COVID Tests to Combat Winter Surge"
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The Department of Health and Human Services will resume mailing free COVID-19 tests to help alleviate the financial burden on individuals. Starting September 25, households can request up to four rapid tests through COVID.org, with an extended expiration date until the end of 2023. With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, hospitals have seen an increase in admissions and deaths. The HHS plans to invest $600 million in creating and distributing 200 million rapid home tests. Over 755 million tests have already been distributed to two-thirds of U.S. households, including underserved communities.

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