Share this @internewscast.com

Schools across the country will soon have the ability to order free COVID tests, courtesy of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday. The tests will be available starting in December, and schools can use them to supply students, families, staff and larger school communities.

“These self-tests are easy to use and can play an important role in preventing the spread of COVID-19,” said Roberto Rodriguez, the Education Department’s assistant secretary for planning, evaluation and policy development.

“We encourage schools to make use of these free resources to safeguard students, parents, and staff throughout the 2023-24 school year.”

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits are pictured.

Tom Williams / Getty Images


Over 1.6 billion COVID-19 tests have been sent directly to homes, schools, long-term care facilities, health centers and food banks over the last two years through federal distribution programs, according to the Education Department.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures related to health and safety concerns remained a hot-button issue. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has even touted his record of keeping Florida schools open during coronavirus while on the 2024 campaign trail.

COVID-related emergency room visits from adolescents spiked at the start of the school year and new COVID variants are being reported, even as President Biden officially declared the end of the pandemic emergency in May. 

The release also says that 4 million COVID tests are being distributed each week — a number expected to increase as school districts take advantage of the new program, which will draw from an existing stockpile of hundreds of millions of tests.

The Biden administration also announced this month that Americans can order another round of free COVID tests to their homes. The USPS said the four additional tests began shipping on Monday, with the Department of Health and Human Services reporting that 14 million American households have requested tests so far.

Households that did not order their first batch of four free tests after ordering reopened earlier this fall will be able to place two orders from the USPS, for a total of eight free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests.


Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

5 Common Medications That Require Urgent Action to Prevent Heatwave Issues

An alert has been issued to anyone who takes five different kinds…

Brits Advised Against Consuming Coffee This Monday

Staying cool in the UK during a heatwave can be a tricky…

New UK Prostate Cancer Test May Eliminate Biopsies for 80% of Men

A British-made prostate cancer test could avoid the need for biopsies in…

Small 50-Calorie Reduction Could Help 2 Million Adults Overcome Obesity, According to DHSC

The Department of Health and Social Care has introduced new food standards,…

Teen Baldness Shattered My Confidence Until I Found a Life-Changing Hair Loss Solution—And It’s Not a Transplant! Bet You Can’t Guess What It Is!

Young men affected by hair loss are increasingly turning to a baldness…

Top 30 Sleep Habits of Brits Unveiled – from Avoiding Cheese to Counting Sheep

Brits are going to great lengths for a blissful night’s slumber, from…

“Stay Cool Tonight: Enhance Your Fan’s Performance in 3 Easy Steps”

With temperatures set to be a stuffy 20C tonight for large parts…

The Alarming Reality of Alternative Cancer Therapies: My Encounter with ‘Coaches’ Selling Treatments that Risk Lives, Especially for Young Women like Paloma – LIZ O’RIORDAN

The message, from a stranger on Instagram, absolutely broke me. ‘Dear Liz,’…

Cardiologist Warns: Elbow Pain Might Indicate a Serious Health Problem

A cardiologist has revealed a little-known symptom that could signal a serious…

I consumed a trendy “health” food daily to shed pounds, but it turned out to be toxic.

Nasha Montgomery was looking to lose weight and began following a healthy diet,…

A Gut Specialist Alerts to a ‘Timebomb’ Cancer Risk Affecting Millions, and Shares a Simple Prevention Method

A gut health doctor has revealed a surprising cause of a deadly cancer on…

I Experience Unexplained Heart Palpitations Despite Normal ECG Results – What Could Be the Cause? Dr. Ellie Explains

I have had heart palpitations on and off for some time. I’ve…