# Vaccines
Did You Hear? Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Free USPS Shipping
Announcement: Ordering Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests. We are pleased to inform residential households in the United States that, effective September 25, 2023, it is now possible to place orders for a complimentary set of four at-home COVID-19 tests through USPS.com.
Declining US Life Expectancy: A Long-Standing Issue
Life expectancy in the U.S. is declining at a rapid rate; it began much earlier than we thought. The issue of declining life expectancy in the country has garnered increased focus in recent times, particularly during the pandemic, where the biggest decline since WWII was observed. With the ongoing decline in life expectancy in the United States, a recent report reveals that Americans were at a disadvantage starting in the 1950s. Unfortunately, the situation has only worsened over time.
Place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home.
You can now place your order for free at-home COVID-19 tests, allowing residents in the United States to conveniently access this essential resource. Effective as of September 25, 2023, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has resumed its initiative, enabling individuals to request one set of four complimentary at-home COVID-19 tests on USPS.com.
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