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The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and a free app to provide users with audible instructions and audible test results.

Press release issued May 25, 2022 from Stephanie Yoder. Contact stephanieyoder@sbcglobal.net / (916) 802-6240.

The federal government is providing free at-home COVID-19 antigen tests through its website (www.covidtests.gov) that will be shipped directly to each individual’s home.

Press release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) dated August 18, 2021. Contact HHS Press Office at (202) 690-6343 or media@hhs.gov

Press release dated July 20, 2021 from Cheryl Laughlin, Public Information and Communications, San Joaquin County Public Health Services

Press release from the California Department of Public Health dated June 9, 2021

Press release from the California Department of Public Health dated May 21, 2021

CDPH press release NR21-184 dated June 7, 2021. Contact CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov

News release from the Emergency Broadband Internet

Press release from San Joaquin Regional Transit District ((RTD) for immediate release on April 7, 2021. Contact Merab Talamantes, Public Information Officer, (209) 467-6613.