A simple, cheap (free?), DIY, at-home Covid antigen test. Where are they?

[intrepidity]

I know they are technically feasible. Imagine if a government made it a priority to get such tools into the hands of it's citizens, so they could monitor their own Covid status on a regular basis.

Why hasn't this happened?

[flying_wahini]

1. I saw an ad for one on TV here in Texas a couple of weeks ago. Can't remember the name tho.

Here you go…

https://cvshealth.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/over-the-counter-covid-19-testing-now-available-at-cvs-pharmacy

[Lemon Lyman]

2. -

I don't know about free ones, but I know Amazon sells them. I searched ( "at home covid test" ) and they have a decent # of options.

[intrepidity]

3. Sure, I know they exist.

I'm wondering why our--or any--govt hasn't taken steps to get them into the hands of every citizen.

[Lemon Lyman]

4. -

Agreed.

Although I'm sure:

A) repugs would make it hard to pass anything which included $$ for it
B) covidiots would do something stupid with the tests they receive (in protest)

[sinkingfeeling]

5. Available at both Walgreen's and CVS here. BinaxNOW home test around $35-40.