Coverage dated December 20, 2021 to December 21, 2021

Amazon, Walmart and pharmacies limit purchase of at-home COVID tests

Headline from KEZI Eugene, on the newest of 2 developments

The rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant ahead of the holidays has sparked a demand for the tests.

KEZI Eugene's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Dec 21, 2021
Walgreens limiting purchases of at-home COVID-19 tests due to 'incredible demand'
Headline from The Hill ·
Dec 22, 2021Newest
Amazon, Walmart and pharmacies limit purchase of at-home COVID tests
Headline from KEZI Eugene ·

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Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

Insider
Walgreens is limiting customers to purchasing 4 at-home COVID tests at a time as Omicron cases surge (opens Insider)
Published Dec 20, 2021
Insider's feed description
The pharmacy chain said it's seen "incredible demand" for at-home rapid testing and is working to improve its inventory of tests.
The Hill
Walgreens limiting purchases of at-home COVID-19 tests due to 'incredible demand' (opens The Hill)
Published Dec 20, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Customers can only purchase up to four at-home COVID-19 testing kits at Walgreens.
Forbes
Walgreens Limits At-Home Rapid Covid Tests To Four Per Customer As Demand Surges Ahead Of Holidays (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 20, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Rapid tests are skyrocketing in demand from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, according to multiple reports.
NBC Los Angeles
Walgreens Limits At-Home Covid Tests to Four Per Customer Due to Demand Surge Amid Omicron Fears (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Dec 20, 2021
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Walgreens said the “unprecedented increase in demand” for rapid at-home Covid tests started after Thanksgiving and have continued through the week of Christmas.
Quartz
CVS and Walgreens are limiting sales of at-home covid tests (opens Quartz)
Published Dec 21, 2021
Quartz's feed description
The drugstore chains already have shortages, with most rapid tests out of stock on their websites.
Sioux City Journal
CVS, Walgreens to limit number of at-home COVID-19 tests customers can buy after surge in demand (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Dec 21, 2021
Sioux City Journal's feed description
The rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant ahead of the holidays has sparked the testing surge.
Insider
Amazon is capping the number of at-home COVID tests shoppers can purchase as Omicron surge prompts shortages (opens Insider)
Published Dec 21, 2021
Insider's feed description
Walgreens and CVS previously imposed limits on COVID test kit purchases, both in-store and online, due to increased demand for at-home tests.
FOX Business
Amazon, CVS, Walgreens limit COVID-19 test purchases (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 21, 2021
FOX Business's feed description
Amazon, CVS Health and Walgreens have announced they will limit the amount of at-home COVID-19 tests customers can purchase following a recent uptick in cases amid the emergence of the omicron variant.
CNN
CVS and Walgreens to limit the number of at-home Covid tests you can buy after surge in demand (opens CNN)
Published Dec 21, 2021
CNN's feed description
The two largest pharmaceutical chain stores in the US -- CVS Health and Walgreens -- are limiting the number of at-home Covid kits customers can buy due to huge demand.
KEZI Eugene
Amazon, Walmart and pharmacies limit purchase of at-home COVID tests (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Dec 21, 2021
KEZI Eugene's feed description
The rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant ahead of the holidays has sparked a demand for the tests.
NBC News
Amazon, Walgreens and CVS limit how many Covid-19 tests people can buy amid soaring cases (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 21, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Amazon, Walgreens and CVS are limiting how many Covid-19 test kits each customer can buy, citing low inventory and high demand.
Forbes
Amazon, Walmart And Other Major Retailers Are Limiting Sales Of At-Home Covid Test Kits Amid High Demand (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 21, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Amazon and Walmart say inventory constraints have led them to limit some purchases of at-home test kits.
WMUR
CVS and Walgreens to limit the number of at-home COVID-19 tests you can buy after surge in demand (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 21, 2021
WMUR's feed description
The two largest pharmaceutical chain stores in the U.S. -- CVS Health and Walgreens -- are limiting the number of at-home Covid kits customers can buy due to huge demand.
New York Times
Walgreens and CVS limit purchases of at-home coronavirus tests. (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 21, 2021
New York Times's feed description
The caps come as the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has customers flocking to testing sites and pharmacies, which are struggling to keep up.
WTHR Indianapolis
Local, national pharmacies see spike in demand for at-home COVID tests (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Dec 21, 2021
WTHR Indianapolis's feed description
CVS and Walgreens are limiting purchases, while local pharmacies are having trouble keeping the tests in stock.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.