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garbi @garbiglitchress12/16/2022, 3:59 AM

Nire Bryce @NireBryce

Noel B @NoelBWrites12/15/2022, 6:48 PM

free covid tests! get your free covid tests!*

*limited amounts only, 4 per household *if you're in the US

Order yours here: https://www.covid.gov/tests

Government restarted their better than nothing but still abysmally insufficient free test mailing program, I recommend taking advantage of it before they take it away...again

#The Cohost Global Feed #covid #covid-19 #covid tests #united states

ela @eladnarra12/16/2022, 1:55 AM

And don't throw out "expired" ones!

We got sent a bunch last time that said they expired in August, but when we checked the lot numbers using an FDA website we found out they're actually good until February. So check 'em before you chuck 'em!

#covid #covid tests

Nire Bryce @NireBryce12/16/2022, 3:52 AM

the trick to public programs is even if you don't need them, make sure to get your tests. if you hold out because you can afford them, they use the low use as rationale that most people aren't using it, and cancel it

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Nathan @natehak12/15/2022, 10:16 PM

Thanks for letting me know!

Rine @rine12/16/2022, 1:36 AM

I am still amazed at how much price gouging the US is allowing on tests. They're 1.50 each from a convenience store here.

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simple-scran @Profpatsch12/16/2022, 2:00 PM

Do these of these US tests still have a microcontroller with better specs than my GameBoy. Or did they finally wisen up & think about the excessive amounts of waste this produces.

ela @eladnarra12/16/2022, 2:05 PM

Uh... I don't think so? These are rapid antigen tests, so as far as I know they're basically just some test fluid plus a test strip (in a card or plastic housing).

My main issue with them is that they require a certain level of finger strength, dexterity, and vision to use, which is annoying considering the people who most need to use them to catch illness early.

simple-scran @Profpatsch12/16/2022, 2:48 PM

Yep, should have clicked the thingy. I think the chipped ones were at-home PCR tests (but we usually don’t need the precision anyway anymore).

The JoinStar self-tests we have make it very hard to remove the seal from the fluid tube. idk how somebody with weak hands would do it.

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Noel B @NoelBWrites12/16/2022, 4:35 AM

Yup! Also you don't know when you won't be able to afford them and this program may be gone. Or you may know people that need them because their household is large enough 4 tests are nothing

Nire Bryce @NireBryce12/16/2022, 4:39 AM

right, but even if you don't have the capacity for distribution for those things, or are secure, request the tests. it helps keep the program alive

~@modulusshift12/16/2022, 5:32 AM

Oh 100% I definitely ordered them mostly to have ordered them. Maybe I’ll get lucky (or unlucky lol) and get some use out of them. But mostly it pumps up the numbers and makes the program look good.