The White House announced Friday that 60 million people have requested Covid test kits at no cost through its new website.

On Friday, Karine Jean Pierre, White House deputy press secretary said that “already tens to millions of tests had gone out the doors and households across the country have already received tests so people can have tests on-hand if necessary,” she stated aboard Air Force One.

Jean-Pierre explained that N95 Masks are extremely protective, and have been delivered to many locations in the United States.

This website was created by the Biden administration. covidtests.govLast week. Each household is restricted to only four tests based on its residential address. The White House stated that the household limit of four tests is necessary to guarantee broad access to this program.

According to the website’s information, testing should be sent out within 7 to 12 business days.

The website was launched for the first time in 2001. some people were blocked from ordering testsApartment dwellers are particularly vulnerable. The Postal Service stated that the problem arose due to some addresses not being included in multi-unit buildings. All individuals experiencing difficulties should contact the Help Desk at emailus.usps.com/s/the-postal-store-inquiry or call the help desk at 1-800-ASK-USPS, according to the Postal Service.

After many holiday travelers couldn’t get their tests done before they visited family, the Biden administration created the website. Demand for the Omicron variety swept the country at once, leaving many pharmacies empty and creating long lines at certain testing facilities.

Biden’s administration has procured 1 Billion Covid test kits at home to give away to the general public.

Administration is another important aspect. making 400 million highly protective N95 masksThe public is welcome to use the free masks. The masks are available at community health centers and pharmacies across the nation. According to the White House, the program should be up and running in February.

In a recent update to their guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that N95s were more effective in preventing virus transmission than cloth masks.

The CDC advises everyone aged 2 or more to wear a face mask in public indoor spaces, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. Federal law mandates that all persons wear masks while traveling by plane, bus, train, or other means of public transport.