Considering an at-home COVID test before a trip? What travelers need to know
- The Biden administration plans to distribute more at-home tests at no cost to Americans.
- Some at-home tests can also be used by international travelers to enter the U.S.
- At-home tests may be hard to find as demand soars with the omicron surge.
Whether you’re traveling abroad or visiting family this winter, health experts say at-home coronavirus tests can be a convenient way to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
While the tests have been expensive and hard to find in recent months, the Biden administration is working to make at-home tests more accessible. The White House announced earlier this month that it will distribute more tests to health centers and rural clinics and have private insurance providers offer reimbursements. On Tuesday, the administration announced that Americans will soon be able to have free at-home tests mailed to their homes.