The federal government has now sent out more than 50 million free at-home COVID-19 tests to households nationwide, according to a White House adviser.
The senior adviser, Dr. Tom INglesby, shared the update on the free testing program with CNN, adding that a majority of those who had ordered their tests received them.
“That’s more than 80% of those who’ve ordered their tests have gotten them, and the rest will get them this week,” Inglesby said on CNN.
While the tests seem to be flowing, roughly 10 million people are still waiting to get their tests, and CNN reported that some have waited for over a month after requesting them.
Those who have had issues ordering their tests reported getting messages that an order for their address was already placed. Those in apartment buildings ran into this issue if their address was labeled a multi-unit building.
Others had issues getting the tests delivered to PO boxes, rural addresses, or mobile home parks. The US Postal Service also reportedly disqualified their home because the owner used it to run a small business, CNN reported.