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People who are not covered by private insurance will also now be able to get at-home tests at health centers and rural clinics, in addition to the 20,000 federally-supported free testing sites. Those with private insurance will now be able to get at-home tests reimbursed by their insurance.
In a move that Biden hopes will help Americans have easier access to COVID-19 tests, the president announced new steps to ensure everyone has access to free at-home testing. Fauci says we can combat the omicron variant There is still no testing requirement for domestic flights. is strengthening international travel rules to the U.S., including having everyone provide a negative COVID-19 test 24 hours before their departing flight. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Passengers get a COVID-19 test at a Testing Centre at Heathrow Airport in London, Monday, Nov. The president said the White House is working with officials at Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to develop contingency plans for other vaccines or boosters. Biden called on all employers to provide the same paid time off for their employees. The president said AARP will help provide rides through volunteers and partnerships with other organizations to help seniors get their booster shots.Īll federal employees currently receive paid time off to get booster shots. RELATED: Omicron could affect US 'maybe in a month,' Palm Beach County doctor saysīiden said they are launching a new public education campaign to encourage adults to get boosters, which includes a special focus on seniors. Health experts encourage adults to get their booster if they received their second vaccine shot against COVID-19 six months ago, Doctors said the booster will increase the strength of a person's antibodies to fight the virus. He said the new clinics will be available at community health centers and also be mobile. "These sites are going offer vaccinations for the whole family in one stop." "Today, I'm announcing that we're going to launch hundreds of new family vaccination clinics across the country," Biden said. " doesn't include shutdowns or lockdowns but widespread vaccinations and boosters and testing," Biden said.īiden said the federal government is expanding the booster campaign across the country.