Free Government Covid-19 Test Kits

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 9:08pm

Once again, the Federal Government is offering free Covid-19 test kits.  4 kits per household, available in late September.

Covid is still with us.  Stay safe, stay healthy.

https://special.usps.com/testkits

Updated On: 9/23/24 at 09:08 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 9:32pm

UPDATE

Kits should be available in late September, but you can order now.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 9:40pm

Highland Guy said: "UPDATE

Kits should be available in late September, but you can order now."

I don't think you can order now unless you're seeing something other than what is posted at the link you provided. it specifically states to come back later in the month and other news articles out today have said the same.


"Reopening: This program for ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests will restart in late September 2024.

The U.S. government's free test ordering program will reopen to allow residential households to place one order for #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Here's what you need to know:

• Come back to place your order in late September 2024
• Both standard and more accessible COVID-19 tests will be available, while supplies last
• Extend expiration dates: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates."

[RUkiddingme]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 10:01pm

Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

For me it was to get news on COVID tests.  I love COVID test news!  I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located?  And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 10:05pm

Well, I don't know.  There was a link where I ordered my klts an hour or so ago.  I then received a confirmation notice from USPS, stating that I would be informed when the kits are shipped.

The only thing I can think is that earlier in researching this, a number of sites (HHS, for example) were down because of heavy traffic.  Perhaps my order sneaked through during an open period.

If I find any other links, I will pass the info along.  I only meant this thread as an alert for those who may not know we can get the kits again.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 10:08pm

RUkiddingme said: "Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

Forme it was to get news on COVID tests. I love COVID test news! I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located? And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

I'm done.

[whatever2]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 11:24pm

RUkiddingme said: "Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

Forme it was to get news on COVID tests. I love COVID test news! I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located? And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

yes, because covid is having no continuing impact on live theatre. no one has been disappointed by a last-minute covid-related cancellation for at least three days now. /s

there's another way to deal with a post that doesn't pertain to you. get a life.

HighlandGuy: thank you for sharing this information.

 

[Huss417]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 9:08am

Highland Guy said: "RUkiddingme said: "Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

Forme it was to get news on COVID tests. I love COVID test news! I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located? And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

I'm done."

I hope you do update as I will probably forget until I would actually need one. :)

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 1:03pm

Huss417 said: "Highland Guy said: "RUkiddingme said: "Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

Forme it was to get news on COVID tests. I love COVID test news! I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located? And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

I'm done."
I hope you do update as I will probably forget until I would actually need one. :)"

I will, and I hope others will post the link when it opens, as well.  Not sure why I was able to order my kit.

Here's a bit of info about the Covid-19 vaccines.  I get my shot this week.

Broadway was devastated by Covid.  People were sick; people died; theatres closed; people lost their jobs and income.  It was a tragedy, and Covid remains with us.  I don't understand why RUkiddingme decided to ridicule this thread, and why others gave his comment a "thumbs up".  

Stay healthy.

https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/index.html 

 

[xoxobwayjohndoe]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 1:36pm

Highland Guy said: "Huss417 said: "Highland Guy said: "RUkiddingme said: "Is this the thread on why we signed up for BWW in the first place?

Forme it was to get news on COVID tests. I love COVID test news! I wish they sold merch!

Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located? And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

I'm done."
I hope you do update as I will probably forget until I would actually need one. :)"

I will, and I hope others will post the link when it opens, as well. Not sure why I was able to order my kit.

Here's a bit of info about the Covid-19 vaccines. I get my shot this week.

Broadway was devastated by Covid. People were sick; people died; theatres closed; people lost their jobs and income. It was a tragedy, and Covid remains with us. I don't understand why RUkiddingme decided to ridicule this thread, and why others gave his comment a "thumbs up".

Stay healthy.

https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/index.html"

Agreed. Thank you for posting about this. Alongside education and healthcare, live entertainment is still one of the industries most impacted by COVID.

Even today, you have performers out (sometimes large swaths of casts) and people returning from illness facing difficulties in their tracks. I would be shocked if, like David Lynch, there aren't people who have had to step away from the industry all together until something changes re: transmission.

This is all incredibly relevant to Broadway and thus BroadwayWorld.

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 01:36 PM

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 2:05pm

"Does anyone know where the TDF Covid tests are located?  And what time should I get in line in the morning to get the rush covid tests?"

That did not turn out the way you expected, did it, RUkiddingme? What possessed you to be so flippant regarding such a serious subject?

Thanks, HighlandGuy.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 2:41pm

Odd thread to bring back up.

 

Anyways, at least Broadway performers still get COVID leave. My job and most others don't. I've had employees show up having COVID and just wearing a mask because they're out of paid time off. It's very rare to see anyone wearing a mask anymore. Theater, sporting events, concerts, large gatherings, etc... it's simply something we have to live with.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 3:02pm

And "living with it" for some people includes self-testing. That's why it is nice, not odd, that Highland Guy started a thread sharing info that free tests will be available again when they have not been for some time.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 5:34pm

Though I have no objection to this thread being on the main board and I thank Highland Guy for sharing the information, I think people are being a little harsh on RUkiddingme. There's a colorable argument that this is not directly on-topic. I acknowledge your arguments that COVID is still very much an important issue for Broadway, but so is the presidential election, and I personally would hesitate to start a thread about that on the main board.

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 05:34 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 5:57pm

kdogg36 said: "Though I have no objection to this thread being on the main board and I thank Highland Guy for sharing the information, I think people are being a little harsh onRUkiddingme. There's a colorable argument that this is not directly on-topic. I acknowledge your arguments that COVID is still very much an important issue for Broadway, but so is the presidential election, and I personally would hesitate to start a thread about that on the main board."

I chose this topic because I believe the subject matter is timely and important and (I would hope) of interest to the BWW community.  I posted to the Main Board because I thought it appropriate to do so and would attract more attention than the Off Topic Board.

If BWW Moderators agree or disagree with my decision, they can (1) let the thread stand where it is; or (2) move the thread to the Off Topic Board (if that's possible); or (3) delete the thread.  It's up to them.  You (and others), can, of course, make your argument directly to the BWW Moderators.  Whatever happens, I'm happy with my decision to post it here and won't make further attempts to explain or defend the thread.

 

 

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 05:57 PM

[kdogg36]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 6:07pm

Highland Guy said: "You (and others), can, of course, make your argument directly to the BWW Moderators."

As I said, I am fine with it here, so I would never do that. I just thought there was beginning to be a little bit of a pile-on against the contrary post, and I don't think that's really called for.

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 6:27pm

I think the reason the pile-on was what it was, is because the post from RUkiddingme read as unnecessarily snarky, given the serious nature of the subject. If they had just asked "Shouldn't this be in the off-topic boards," without the edginess, the reception may have been less cold.

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 06:27 PM

[kdogg36]

Posted: 9/24/24 at 7:33pm

BroadwayRox3588 said: "If they had just asked "Shouldn't this be in the off-topic boards," without the edginess,the reception mayhave been less cold."

That is certainly a fair point.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/26/24 at 9:50am

You can now order your free Covid test kits here.

Stay safe, stay healthy.

https://special.usps.com/testkits

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/26/24 at 10:12am

Yup, got right through.  Thanks for posting Highland Guy.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 9/26/24 at 12:22pm

Did not know this was happening again (distribution of free tests) - thank you, HG!

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 8:26am

Got mine today, and have shared it with others. Thanks again, HG.

" I think people are being a little harsh on RUkiddingme."

"I just thought there was beginning to be a little bit of a pile-on against the contrary post, and I don't think that's really called for."

As BroadwayRox3588 said (and you acknowledged), RUkiddingme set the tone for the response they got. The decent thing for  RUkiddingme to do would have been to apologize, or at least to edit their response.

A lot of people have been helped by HG's post, and not just on this board. I know of at least 5 households that that are taking advantage of this offer through me - and I would never have seen it on the off-topic board.

It never hurts to be kind and grateful rather than snarky and dismissive.

Be safe and well.

[BarnabyTucker]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 10:38am

Thanks, HighlandGuy!

[Kad]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 10:43am

Yes, I was unaware this was being offered again until I saw this post. It may not be strictly “on topic” but it’s of general use to everybody and pertinent to people ensuring they’re safe in settings particularly high risk such as theaters.

[CJRochester]

Posted: 9/28/24 at 11:49am

I ordered mine Thursday, after seeing the posts in this thread. This morning I received a tracking number in my email, saying I have a package from US DEPT HHS that should arrive Monday. Good work!