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CDC: COVID-19 testing before flying domestically now recommended

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Posted at 5:25 PM, May 17, 2022
and last updated 2022-05-17 17:25:02-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for travel suggesting Americans flying domestically should get tested for COVID-19 “as close to the time of departure as possible.”

On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced Tuesday that all Americans can now receive a third round of free COVID-19 tests in the mail.

Here is how you can order a free COVID-19 test:

Visit COVIDTests.govor call 1-800-232-0233.

Each household is eligible for up to eight additional tests.

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