Category Archives: COVID News

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update! Who should get an updated booster? Everyone ages 12 and over.

Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available

Individuals aged 12 years and older who completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series or received a booster dose at least 2 months ago can now receive an updated COVID-19 booster dose.

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Free at-home covid-19 test ordering ends Friday, September 2.

Free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 test ordering ends 9/2/2022

Free at-home COVID tests will not be available through USPS by Friday, September 2. Order your tests today.

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Test to Treat

COVID-19 Treatments & Medications

Treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available. If you test positive and are an older adult or someone who is at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, treatment may be available. Contact a healthcare provider right away after a positive test to determine if you are eligible, even if your symptoms are mild right now.

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COVID-19 Novavax Vaccine

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for use in adults ages 18 and older. It can be used as another primary series option for adults and uses protein subunits, a type of vaccine that has been around for more than 30 years.

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iHealth At-Home COVID Test Kits - Expiration Date Extended

At-Home COVID Test Expiration Extension

The FDA has extended the shelf-life of iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests from 6 to 12 months. Please use the tool on iHealth's website (linked in this post) to look up new expiration dates by lot number.

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Free At-home COVID-19 Tests For People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have...

The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and a free app to provide users with audible instructions and audible test results. The tests are available now and can be ordered through USPS.

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