HHS awards $600M to make COVID-19 tests; public can order 4 more free
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response yesterday awarded $600 million for 12 domestic COVID-19 test manufacturers to expand capacity. On Monday, the agency will begin accepting mail orders for four free at-home tests per household that can detect the currently circulating variants.
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