Massachusetts to distribute 2 million COVID-19 tests

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is distributing one other 2 million COVID-19 free testing kits this week, state well being officers mentioned Monday.

The assessments shall be despatched to the 264 municipalities throughout the state that requested them, and officers in these cities and cities will then decide methods to distribute them amongst residents.

The assessments are among the many almost 30 million fast antigen assessments secured by the state for residents and a spread of organizations within the training, well being, human companies, correctional, and senior housing sectors.

“The administration stays dedicated to offering our residents with the instruments to handle COVID-19 and testing is one key instrument to fight the unfold of COVID-19” Secretary of Well being and Human Companies Marylou Sudders mentioned in a press release. “We are going to proceed our aggressive efforts to supply these essential instruments, to make sure the protection and well being of Massachusetts residents.”

Greater than 84% of eligible state residents are totally vaccinated and greater than half of adults are boosted, official mentioned.

The assessments are being distributed on a rolling foundation over the subsequent two weeks.

The state Division of Public Well being recommends continued commentary of COVID-19 protocols, together with staying updated on vaccinations, testing, and remedy after a constructive take a look at.