You can now get more free COVID-19 tests

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [You can now get free COVID-19 tests through the government again]( By Alice Park Senior Health Correspondent The U.S. government will soon start sending free COVID-19 tests to your home again, if you want them to. The program, which stopped in September, is being revived for a limited time, the Biden Administration said today, allowing each household in the U.S. to order four rapid antigen self-tests, delivered to their door for free. (Separately, people with insurance can also continue to get reimbursed for [eight rapid tests per month]( The kits are part of the Administration’s new Winter Preparedness Plan to combat climbing rates of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. In addition to the test kits, the government is also providing support to states for mobile and pop-up vaccination sites, as well as preparing personnel and equipment for hospitals should case surges start to overwhelm health care facilities. [READ THE STORY](. Share the story What else to read [U.S. Deaths Fell in 2022, But Not to Pre-COVID Levels]( By Mike Stobbe/AP The number of U.S. deaths has dropped in 2022 after soaring for two years during the pandemic. [Read More »]( [You Asked: Is Intense Exercise Better for Your Health?]( By Markham Heid Vigorous exercise leads to greater improvements than easy or moderate workouts. But fitness and health, while closely related, are not always aligned. (Originally published in 2017.) [Read More »]( [Are Pistachios Healthy? Here's What Experts Say]( By Cassie Shortsleeve They're high in fat—but there's more to the story. (Originally published in 2018.) [Read More »]( [Why It’s So Hard to Resist Turning Your Selfies Into Lensa AI Art]( By Megan McCluskey The Lensa app's 'magic avatar' portraits have skyrocketed in popularity. But what is it about this AI tech that has users so hooked? [Read More »]( [Here's What We Know About Why Women Live Longer Than Men]( By Markham Heid Why do women tend to outlive men? Experts say there are a few popular theories, with some having to do with biology, and others to do with behavior. (Originally published in 2019.) [Read More »]( One Last Read [11 Climate-Friendly Gifts for the Holidays]( If you're looking for last-minute gifts, consider some that are good for the planet. TIME's climate team created a list of climate-conscious gifts, from a window solar charger to a waste-free flower subscription, at every price point. [Read More »]( --------------------------------------------------------------- If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Alice Park and edited by Mandy Oaklander. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2022 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.