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WASHINGTON, D.C. — CDC recently announced that the Order requiring persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the …
CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to US Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated …
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Breath Samples Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced that more than 59 million Americans with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now have access to …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces a New Way for Medicare Beneficiaries to Get Free Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that free  COVID-19 testing sites are open to the public at six locations across the state including two new sites.
PA Dept. of Health Continues to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — As the consumer demand for COVID-19 rapid tests increased due to the spread of the omicron variant, the nation’s largest non-profit patient safety organization evaluated seven COVID-19 rapid …
ECRI Finds Significant Gaps in Ease of Use for At-Home COVID Tests Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter announced that a high-volume and high-throughput COVID-19 testing site will be opening soon in the Southeast region of the state. Delaware …
PA Dept. of Health Announces Regional High-Volume Testing Site to Open in Southeast Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration is requiring insurance companies and group health plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests, so people with private health coverage can …
Biden-Harris Administration Requires Insurance Companies and Group Health Plans to Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Officials with the Chester County Health Department (CCHD) announced the latest testing and vaccination services to help the county’s efforts to control COVID-19.
Chester County Health Department Announces Addition of COVID-19 Test Sites Read More
WEST READING, PA — As COVID-19 volumes surge in the community with Delta and the new Omicron variant, Tower Health is providing the community with guidance for testing, accessing care, …
Tower Health Provides Update on COVID-19 Testing, Accessing Care, and Quarantine Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Wolf Administration announced the launch of a new, free COVID-19 testing site in Delaware County and highlighted the efforts taking place to support Pennsylvanians and …
Commonwealth Opens New, Free COVID-19 Testing Site in Delaware County Read More