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Free COVID-19 tests are on the way for many Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Jan. 10. Beginning on Jan. 15, people who have private health insurance can obtain at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests for free. These are over-the-counter kits — such as those sold online, at pharmacies and in stores — that have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.