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 owner of a pop-up COVID testing site based in the Chicago area has been charged with several counts of fraud.
CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has tested positive for COVID-19, according to health officials.
The federal government is ending its free at-home COVID-19 test program this week, citing a lack of funding and efforts to preserve supply ahead of an anticipated fall surge in cases.
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.