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COVID-19 testing in View Park

Health Jan 14

Health systems buckle under latest surge of COVID hospitalizations

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris

Health Jan 14

U.S. President Biden speaks about administration's COVID-19 response at the White House in Washington
Federal testing website launches next week, limited to 4 tests per home

The announcement on Friday comes as the administration looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home.

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Health Jan 07

A person uses a nasal swab to provide a sample to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as cases surge across the state, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., August 6, 2021. Photo by Callaghan O'Hare/REUTERS
What you need to know about the free at-home COVID tests promised by the Biden administration

Despite the high public demand for tests, White House officials say it will still be several more weeks before these kits are available to be shipped.

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Health Dec 21

Rapid COVID-19 home testing kit distribution in Philadelphia
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Biden vows to ramp up testing, boost other health systems in response to omicron wave

President Joe Biden is out with new plans and new appeals to control the spread of COVID-19. He spelled them out Tuesday as the new omicron variant sweeps largely unchecked across the country. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports.

By Yamiche Alcindor, Shoshana Dubnow

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