State residents can now order up to four tests to be delivered to their homes through this link. Every household is eligible for the program, and the tests will be delivered free of charge (including shipping).
If you already have tests at home, you can find out extended expiration dates here. The new nasal swab tests are expected to detect new variants of the virus, including XEC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge everyone aged 6 months or older to get a shot this fall. Last year’s shots treated strains that are no longer of concern.
You can learn more about the program here.
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