Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

Program’s relaunch comes amid a recent uptick of COVID cases and hospitalizations

By Melissa Rudy

The U.S. government is reactivating the program that mails free COVID-19 tests to Americans’ homes upon request.

These tests, which can detect the new COVID variants currently circulating, are intended for use through the end of the year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Effective Sept. 25, households across America will be able to order four free tests online through COVIDTests.gov