Free COVID-19 Tests End Next Week, Order Yours Now

Beginning next week, the government will suspend taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests because of limited supply.

As of September 2nd, free tests will no longer be available through COVIDTests.gov. Tests, however, are still being distributed other ways, including at 15,000 federally-supported community sites such as some libraries and pharmacies, and through community health centers. People also can be reimbursed for tests through private and public health insurance plans.

The White House says it has to limit distribution because Congress has not approved the necessary funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests. The information comes from USA Today who cites a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

More than 600 million tests have already been distributed through COVIDTests.gov since its January launch. Households were able to place three orders for a total of 16 tests.