Mastodawn

4 new free #COVID19 tests are now available to those in the US. (8 tests are available if you didn't order the tree tests in autumn.) Please get the free tests. A surge is ahead and a new, aggressive variant is growing globally (JN.1).

There is no risk to having tests you don't need. There ARE risks to getting sick this year and not knowing if you're infectious.

https://www.covid.gov/tests

COVID.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.

COVID.gov

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Flying_Donny for democracy Nov 21, 2023

@augieray And note that the FDA recommends repeat testing after a negative test to reduce the risk of false negatives. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/home-covid-19-antigen-tests-take-steps-reduce-your-risk-false-negative-results-fda-safety

At-Home COVID-19 Tests-Reduce Your Risk of False Negative Results

The FDA recommends repeat testing following a negative result to reduce the risk that a COVID-19 infection could be missed, whether or not you have symptoms.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration