<div><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Where and how you can find at home COVID-19 tests"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">There's now a phone number to order <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/01/19/free-covid-test-kits-usps/6567924001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">free COVID-19 at-home testing kits</a> from the government.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">According to <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2022/01/18/covid-test-website-free-tests/6564197001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">the new COVIDtests.gov website that launched this week</a>, Americans who have had difficulty ordering the tests online or "need additional support place an order," can call 1-800-232-0233 or TTY 1-888-720-7489.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The phone number also is the COVID vaccination hotline, which has been in use for several months.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The free tests anchor the <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/01/19/free-covid-19-tests-available-now-what-you-need-know-get-yours/6566415001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Biden administration's testing reset</a> as long lines and home test shortages have made it difficult for Americans to get checked for the highly contagious omicron variant that has ripped across the nation. </p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong>►Save better, spend better: </strong><a href="https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/the-daily-money/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up here</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">►Pacifier recall 2022:</strong><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/01/20/pacifier-recall-choking-hazard/6594139001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:6|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Mushie & Co recalls nearly 334,000 Frigg silicone pacifiers for choking hazard</a></p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">“Should we have done more testing earlier? Yes, but we’re doing more now," President Joe Biden said Wednesday during a press conference, recapping his first year in office.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The home tests are meant to supplement the more conventional lab tests consumers get at testing sites, clinics or hospitals.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Some Americans living in apartment and condo buildings with multiple units at<strong/> a single address have had their orders rejected this week, according to social media posts. The hotline could help those who run into these issues. </p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The White House also announced Wednesday that it will begin making <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/19/covid-biden-make-400-million-n-95-masks-available-free/6570934001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">400 million N95 masks available for free</a> at pharmacies and community health centers.</p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">What is the COVIDtests.gov phone number?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">It is 1-800-232-0233 or TTY 1-888-720-7489. </p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">When will COVID test kits ship?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">The testing kits will start shipping the week of Jan. 24, according to the <a href="https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">government website's frequently asked questions</a>. Tests will typically ship within seven to 12 days of ordering.</p><figure class="gnt_em gnt_em_img"><img class="gnt_em_img_i" style="height:440px" data-g-r="lazy" data-gl-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2022/01/20/USAT/71aebfb3-ccc6-433e-b749-7eac810442d0-AP22019600106032.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" data-gl-srcset="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2022/01/20/USAT/71aebfb3-ccc6-433e-b749-7eac810442d0-AP22019600106032.jpg?width=1320&height=880&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp 2x" decoding="async" alt="The federal government website COVIDTests.gov allows people to order four at-home tests per residence and have them delivered by mail."/></figure><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">Will USPS deliver the COVID tests in the mail?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Yes, these tests will be delivered in the mail through the U.S. Postal Service. </p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">►Health insurance COVID test reimbursement:</strong><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/01/14/covid-tests-insurance-reimbursement/6518277001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:20|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Insurance now covers at-home COVID testing kits. How to get free tests or reimbursement</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">►Looking for a COVID test?:</strong><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/01/15/covid-tests-home-rapid-test/6524119001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:21|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Here are tips to find at-home testing kits and get them for free</a></p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">Can I track my COVIDtests.gov order?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Yes, you’ll also get an email with your order confirmation when placing the order on the website if you fill in your email address, which is optional. The site says you’ll receive email notifications with shipping updates, including estimated delivery date and a number to track on USPS.com.</p><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em_anc" id="gnt_atomsnc" data-g-r="lazy" data-gl-method="loadAnc" aria-label="Newsletter signup form"/><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">Does USPS have additional support for more information on COVID tests?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Yes, you can learn more at a <a href="https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#additional_support" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">frequently asked questions page from USPS</a>.</p><h2 class="gnt_ar_b_h2">What COVID tests will be sent?</h2><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">“All tests distributed as part of this program are FDA-authorized at-home rapid antigen tests. You will not be able to choose the brand you order as part of this program,” the government says on its website.</p><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Here’s why your cloth mask isn’t protecting you"><div class="gnt_em_vp_w" data-g-r="vp_tp" data-c-vt="teal" data-t-pl="teal-storyinline"><button class="gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__tp_a" data-g-r="vp_tg" data-c-vpattrs="{"muted":false,"xprp":1,"bContent":false,"an":"usatoday","pn":"USA TODAY","vidNum":2}" data-c-vpdata="{"adsEnabled":true,"awsPath":"news","byline":"Just the FAQs","canonicalURL":"","contentSourceCode":"USAT","createDate":"2022-01-15T00:28:03Z","credit":"Just the FAQs, USA TODAY","duration":134000,"headline":"Here’s why your cloth mask isn’t protecting you","hlsURL":"https://hlsmedia.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/video-renditions/f93536d9-4d32-4967-8629-7b261bb9732a/856701f2-745c-4d69-99f9-62f1c6f2784c/1080p_30fps,720p_30fps,480p_30fps,master.m3u8?subtitles=6533851001","id":"6533851001","image":{"url":"https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2022/01/15/USAT/0ce87218-ef18-4070-acb5-e7cadeaf449b-Mask_RectThumb.png","opto":true},"initialPublishDate":"2022-01-15T00:28:03Z","keywords":"Just the FAQs,Overall Positive,Coronavirus COVID-19,Healthcare,Pandemics,Clothing,Video Syndication - OTT Platforms,Video Syndication - Voice Platforms,Video Syndication - USAT,Overall Negative","mp4URL":"https://downloadmedia.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/video-renditions/f93536d9-4d32-4967-8629-7b261bb9732a/856701f2-745c-4d69-99f9-62f1c6f2784c/1080p_30fps.mp4","origin":"USA TODAY","pageURL":{"long":"https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/justthefaqs/2022/01/15/kn-95-n-95-surgical-cloth-mask-which-protects-best-against-covid-19-omicron-variant/6533851001/"},"promoBrief":"Not all Face masks are created equal. 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What we know about the new Amazon Style.</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><strong class="gnt_ar_b_al">►Bologna masks?:</strong><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/01/19/oscar-mayer-bologna-masks-amazon/6563703001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-t-l=":b|e|spike click:36|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">Oscar Mayer sells out of bologna-inspired face masks on Amazon, plans to restock</a></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>Contributing: Ken Alltucker and Joey Garrison, USA TODAY</em></p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em>Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: <a data-track-label="inline|intext|n/a" href="https://twitter.com/KellyTyko" data-t-l=":b|e|inline click|${u}" class="gnt_ar_b_a">@KellyTyko</a>. 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