How the CDC tests wastewater for Covid — and what it found in your state
The agency now tests sewage to keep tabs on the virus. See how the process works and how viral activity in your state compares to the national trends.
Free COVID tests are back. Here's how to get yours
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it will again make four free COVID tests available through the mail for households.
You can still get free COVID tests. How to sign up and when they'll arrive
Free at-home COVID tests are available now to order online and have delivered to your door. Residents can request up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available: What to do if yours says it's expired
Once again, the U.S. government is offering free COVID tests to every American households, starting Monday. Some may appear to be expired. Are they?
Free COVID-19 tests are available; what you need to know about testing, treatment
Through COVIDTests.gov, you can order up to four free COVID-19 tests per household, shipped at no cost to you. No payment or shipping fees are required. The tests are provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
Why Is the Government Still Paying for Covid Tests?
Last week, I read that the U.S. government had resuscitated its pandemic-era initiative of flooding the country with free Covid tests. According to the Associated Press, the government will again provide families with as many as four tests “on the house,
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Georgia chemical lab fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for entire county
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Who’s really keeping Ozempic and Wegovy prices so high?
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Fruita program addresses older adult mental health and suicide rate
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CDC recommends ways for hospitals to reduce diagnostic errors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises hospitals to improve diagnoses by improving communication with ...
Preventative care is key to knowing chronic disease risk, Austin doctor says
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Community comes together for suicide prevention
Santa Monica officials recognized Suicide Prevention Month in September, including a proclamation from City Council on the ...
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The Truth About Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although it is largely preventable, each year ...
New report recommends larger role for CDC in cannabis public health policy
A federal advisory panel is recommending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) take a larger role in ...
Lyme disease is on the rise. See case counts for NC + how to avoid tick bites
Lyme disease is the most prevalent insect-borne disease in the US, with far more cases each year than other diseases such as ...