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Biden Administration to Stop Sending Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Friday
The giveaway, which includes tests mailed at no cost to recipients who request them at Covidtests.gov, will end Friday, according to an announcement on the site — unless there’s a surprise round of funding from Congress, the source said.
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White House COVID Czar Warns of Fall, Winter Surge If Congress Doesn't Approve More Relief
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, warned Wednesday the U.S. will face a challenging fall and winter without additional congressional funding for testing and treatment.
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Illinois COVID Testing: Where to Find Free Rapid, PCR COVID Tests Near You
If you’re experiencing symptoms, or you believe you’ve been exposed, here’s where you can find free COVID testing near you in Chicago and Illinois, for adults and kids.
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Biden Requests $22.5 Billion to Continue Fight Against COVID-19
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he would be requesting $22.5 billion in additional funds to fight the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and address pandemic-caused issues in the supply chain.
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Fauci Details Road to End of Pandemic: ‘We Believe We Can Get There'
During a coronavirus task force press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined the steps that could bring the pandemic to an end. “Control will mean not eradication, like we did with smallpox— that’s unreasonable. Not necessarily elimination, like we’ve done with polio and measles by mass vaccination campaigns. But a level of control that does not disrupt us in...
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Biden Announces Plan to Buy 500M More COVID Tests, Offer Free Masks
President Joe Biden detailed Thursday his administration’s efforts to double its procurement of rapid COVID-19 tests and make high-quality masks available for free as coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide.
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Which COVID Test Should I Take?
With omicron causing record infections in the U.S., many are left wondering which COVID-19 test is most effective.
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How Long After COVID Exposure Could You Test Positive?
According to the CDC, the incubation period for COVID is between two and 14 days, though the newest guidance from the agency suggests a quarantine of five days for those who are not boosted, but eligible or unvaccinated. Those looking to get tested after exposure should do so five days after the exposure or if they begin experiencing, the CDC…
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Explainer: How to Prepare for, Respond to a COVID Diagnosis
Getting COVID can be a frightening experience, but experts say it can help to have a plan in place to deal with a positive diagnosis. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos explains.
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COVID Testing Skyrockets Across Illinois, U.S. as Holiday Season Ramps Up
With coronavirus cases on the rise and people looking to travel for the holidays, COVID testing centers are reporting long lines and wait times in the lead-up to Christmas. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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White House to Make 500M At-Home COVID Tests Available for Free
The federal government next month will start mailing at-home COVID test kits for free to any U.S. household that requests one, a senior administration official said.
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NFL Could Become Trend-Setter for COVID-19 Testing Policies
The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022
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How Do I Get a Free, At-home COVID Test?
President Biden detailed a new COVID mitigation plan requiring private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests — and make them completely free. So how can you get a free at-home COVID test?
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What to Know About COVID Testing: How Long For Results, When to Get Tested
With increased COVID-19 testing across Illinois, more residents have been searching for the latest information on coronavirus testing in the Chicago area.
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Chicago Travel Advisory: 8 States, DC Added to List as COVID Cases Continue to Rise
Chicago on Tuesday added eight states and the District of Columbia to its travel advisory, recommending that unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.
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Over 624K Coronavirus Tests Conducted for Athletes, Workers During Tokyo Olympics
The IOC released their coronavirus testing data on Sunday, which included the total tests and results for Games participants, staff and contractors from July 1 through August 6. Across the weeks leading up to and through the Games, 624,364 screening tests were completed in Tokyo with 138 confirmed positives.
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Plunging Demand for COVID-19 Tests May Leave US Exposed
Communities across the U.S. are seeing plummeting demand for coronavirus testing
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More Chicago-Area Schools to Offer Saliva Testing
Several suburban Chicago schools and some private schools are now testing students every week. And as NBC 5’s Chris Coffey explains, many schools are in fact using saliva tests.
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Illinois Reports 5,742 New Coronavirus Cases, 156 Additional Deaths Friday
Illinois health officials reported 7,037 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, along with 96 additional deaths attributed to the virus.
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Illinois Administers Most COVID-19 Vaccine Doses of Any US State, Pritzker Says
Within the first full week of vaccinations, Illinois has administered the most COVID-19 vaccine doses compared to any other state nationwide, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.