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  <Title>Free COVID-19 Tests</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><h3>Free COVID-19 Tests</h3><div><br></div><div>There is an expected upcoming surge in COVID-19 this winter; In preparation, there will be a new round of free delivery for COVID-19.</div><div><br></div><div>Each household will be able to order <em>four</em> tests from the government <strong>for free. </strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>You may order the tests from <strong>COVIDTests.gov </strong>in late September. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has not shared a specific date yet, but they are expected to do so in the coming weeks. </div><div><br></div><div>Please take a COVID-19 test if you have been experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, cough, congestion, fever, fatigue, etc., but you may need to repeat the test a few times over multiple days for the most accurate results. </div><div><br></div><h5>You can read the associated article here: <a href="https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/how-to-get-free-covid-tests-2024-rcna167967" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/how-to-get-free-covid-tests-2024-rcna167967</a></h5></div>
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  <Summary>Free COVID-19 Tests     There is an expected upcoming surge in COVID-19 this winter; In preparation, there will be a new round of free delivery for COVID-19.     Each household will be able to...</Summary>
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  <PostedAt>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:24:46 -0400</PostedAt>
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