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January 14, 2022

White House Orders Another Half-Billion Coronavirus Tests for U.S. Residents
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As the winter COVID surge continues to worsen, President Biden said he
would make another half-billion rapid antigen tests available for free
to U.S. households. The White House had already announced the purchase
of 500 million tests in December, but those kits have not yet been
distributed.


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