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White House officially launches telephone hotline for U.S. residents to request at-home tests

Fri, 2022-01-21 10:26 — mike kraft
White House officially launches hotline to request at-home tests US residents can now order free at-home coronavirus tests from the federal government by phone after the White House opened a hotline on Friday to accept test orders, White House officials said. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal" target="_blank">Aditi Sangal,</a> <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani" target="_blank">Melissa Mahtani </a>and <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner" target="_blank">Meg Wagner</a>, CNN CNN <
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How Common Are False Positive COVID-19 Tests? Experts Explain. Home testing is convenient and reliable—when done correctly.

Thu, 2022-01-20 17:44 — mike kraft
What Is a False Positive COVID-19 Test? Everything to Know About At-Home Testing You could be swabbing your nose incorrectly. Jake Smith Prevention
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FDA says shortage of blood specimen collection tubes requires conservation measures

Thu, 2022-01-20 12:14 — mike kraft
UPDATE: Blood Specimen Collection Tube Conservation Strategies The FDA recommends conservation strategies to minimize the use of these tubes and maintain the quality and safety of care for patients. Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Testing requirements for nursing home create problems for some families

Wed, 2022-01-19 12:29 — mike kraft

CNN)As Covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they're not infected before entering facilities, stoking frustration and dismay among family members.

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Free U.S. COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed

Wed, 2022-01-19 12:22 — mike kraft
Free COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed The Biden administration launched a new test-ordering website, COVIDTests.gov. Insurers also must reimburse consumers for home tests YahooNews

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Free COVID-19 test rollout begins early online in Beta version

Tue, 2022-01-18 17:41 — mike kraft

(CNN) The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household.

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Every household in the US is now eligible for 4 free COVID home tests

Mon, 2022-01-17 21:41 — mdmcdonald

FREE #COVID19 TEST KITS - DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

The Home Testing Kit service will be available online beginning Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Go to the link below to learn more:

       https://www.covidtests.gov

 

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Navajo Nation, Florida developments, Oklahoma hospitals

Mon, 2022-01-17 18:52 — mike kraft
Navajo increases ability to do COVID testing, vaccinations | AP News WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Health facilities on the Navajo Nation are increasing the ability to test for COVID-19 and vaccinate people as the omicron variant spreads, tribal leaders said. Navajo President Jonathan Nez said the facilities also are working to give out more home testing kits this month while cases are surging. AP NEWS
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For some, the added financial burden of N95 masks and rapid tests is an irritation but still affordable. To others, it is an economic impossibility.

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:58 — mike kraft

As Covid-19 cases have climbed, public health experts have urged people to dump their cloth masks in favor of higher-quality options and to test more frequently to curb the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its mask guidance to note that the disposable N95 or KN95 masks offer the "highest level of protection" against the virus.

For some, the added financial burden is an irritation — but still affordable. To others, the prospect of paying $1 for a single disposable mask or $24 for a test kit is an economic impossibility, raising the specter that the pandemic will continue to exacerbate inequalities.

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Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:50 — mike kraft
Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron A fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies to even higher levels than the third jab but it is not enough to prevent Omicron infections, according to a preliminary study in Israel. Reuters Reuters
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