For those of you who may have missed the following two COVID stories on free N95 masks and home tests, Bill Stasi would like to alert you to the following information.

Free home COVID test kits

On Tuesday the Government announced that every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. To order the kits click the following link (covidtests.gov).

Free N95 masks (AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

The White House said that “to ensure broad access for all Americans, there will be three masks available per person.” 

Barry McNeill

E-News Editor