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It's the last day to place an order for free COVID tests from the US government Headline from WFAA Dallas, on the newest of 2 developments
Despite Friday's suspension, it's still possible for the program to resume again down the road.
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Mar 5, 2024
Free home Covid-19 test program to be suspended this week
Headline from Local News 8 · 4 reports in this development
Mar 7, 2024 Newest
It's the last day to place an order for free COVID tests from the US government
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Washington Times
Free at-home COVID test program to end Friday ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Mar 4, 2024
Washington Times's feed description The government will stop sending free COVID tests to American homes after Friday, the U.S. Postal Service said on its website.
Local News 8
Free home Covid-19 test program to be suspended this week ↗ (opens Local News 8) Published Mar 5, 2024
Local News 8's feed description By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US government’s free at-home Covid-19 test program will be suspended Friday, according to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. Since November, residential households in the US have been able to submit an order through Covidtests.
UPI
Free COVID-19 test orders to end Friday ↗ (opens UPI) Published Mar 5, 2024
UPI's feed description Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests after Friday, U.S. health officials announced.
Triblive
Free at-home covid test mail program will end Friday ↗ (opens Triblive) Published Mar 5, 2024
Triblive's feed description Get your orders in while you can — the federal free covid test program is shutting down again at the end of the week. The program, run through the U.S. Department of Health and the United States Postal Service, has provided free at-home covid-19 rapid tests in sets of four
CNET
Just One Day Remains to Order Free COVID-19 Tests From USPS ↗ (opens CNET) Published Mar 6, 2024
CNET's feed description The federal government plans to wrap up its free rapid test program tomorrow. Here's what to know.
New York Post
US ends free COVID test kit distribution — here’s the last day to place an order ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Mar 6, 2024
New York Post's feed description US health officials announced that Americans can no longer order free at-home COVID-19 tests after March 8. Before the upcoming deadline, Americans can order four free rapid antigen tests through COVID.gov or USPS.
The Guardian
USPS to stop accepting orders for free Covid tests 8 March ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Mar 6, 2024
The Guardian's feed description US government has been mailing free at-home Covid tests on and off since January 2022 to curb spread of virus
Fox News
US government suspends free COVID test mail orders ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Mar 7, 2024
Fox News's feed description The U.S. government is halting the distribution of free COVID-19 tests through the mail, with March 8 being the last day for households to request them.
NBC New York
Free COVID-19 tests program ends today. How to order yours ↗ (opens NBC New York) Published Mar 7, 2024
Same headline from 4 more outlets NBC New York's feed description The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests. Friday is the last day residential households can request for free tests shipped through...
WFAA Dallas
It's the last day to place an order for free COVID tests from the US government ↗ (opens WFAA Dallas) Published Mar 7, 2024
Same headline from 1 more outlet WFAA Dallas's feed description Despite Friday's suspension, it's still possible for the program to resume again down the road.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Friday is the last day US consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune) Published Mar 7, 2024
Same headline from 2 more outlets Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests — at least for now.
Portland Press Herald
Friday is the last day you can order free COVID tests from the government ↗ (opens Portland Press Herald) Published Mar 7, 2024
Portland Press Herald's feed description The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests — at least for now.
Fortune
Friday is the last day U.S. consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Mar 7, 2024
Fortune's feed description Despite Friday's suspension, it's still possible for the program to resume again down the road.
CNET
Today Is Your Last Day to Order Free Covid Tests Through the USPS. Here's What to Know ↗ (opens CNET) Published Mar 7, 2024
CNET's feed description The federal government is putting an end to its free rapid test program today. Here's how you can order your last round of tests.
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