COVID-19 Update

Third Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests from the Federal Government Now Available

The U.S. government is offering American households a third set free rapid antigen COVID tests sent via USPS (the third set contains eight tests, bringing the overall maximum to 16 tests per household). If you already ordered your first or second set, order your next today at COVIDtests.gov. Orders will ship free, usually in 7-12 days. Learn more at: covidtests.gov/faq
 
If you have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support placing an order, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8 a.m. to midnight ET, 7 days a week.
 
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is also available to specifically help people with disabilities place their orders. To get help, call 1-888-677-1199, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, or email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.

For those who have questions about eligibility, the online ordering form, shipping, or delivery, you can contact the USPS Help Desk at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).

Pfizer Vaccine Boosters Now Available to Kids Ages 5-11

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to individuals 5-11 years of age at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Pfizer boosters are now available for children ages 5-11 at all L.A. County-run vaccination sites. The L.A. County Department of Public Health encourages eligible children in L.A. County to get boosted ahead of summer and holiday travel for added protection. Find a booster location and more information at VaccinateLACounty.com or call 833-540-0473.