As COVID-19 cases rise amid the holiday season, health experts and public official are recommending that people get tested before traveling or gathering with their loved ones.
These tests may soon become more readily available and cheaper, with Gov. Charlie BakerMonday that his administration is working on a bulk purchasing deal with manufacturers that would allow municipalities to order test kits at reduced prices for residents by January.
last week. The city is planning to distribute 20,000 free rapid at-home tests to communities with members who are at higher risk and are otherwise facing challenges around testing.through health insurance, and for those without insurance, the government will provide free tests to community health clinics.COVID-19 testing website
If you're uninsured, don't fret — many sites test uninsured individuals for free, but make sure to confirm with the provider.You're probably going to have to get tested ahead of time if you're traveling out of the country. Be sure to book well in advance to meet the 72-hour window requirement for some destinations.and are not vaccinated, the CDC recommends that you take a COVID test one to three days before your trip.
"By testing before you go to an event and isolating if you are positive, then we reduce the community level risk,” says Fox.
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