The federal government will restart its free at-home COVID tests program in September as officials prepare the country for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
The omicron offshoot BA.5 carries key mutations that help it escape antibodies generated by vaccines and prior infection.
Americans can now order a third round of free at-home Covid-19 tests supplied by the US government.
Americans can now order additional free at-home Covid-19 tests supplied by the US government.
"If you already ordered free tests, tonight, I'm announcing you can order another group of tests," President Biden during the State of the Union address.
The updated strategy comes after significant voter pressure to reopen fully the country and curb disruptions.