Order 4 *MORE* FREE COVID tests

[Ms. Toad]

40. Right. They aren't in the work force, aren't exposed, and have no need for tests.

That's why 75% of the deaths from COVID are in people aged 65 or older.

You are aware that many of the individuals who work in nursing homes (1) work in multiple nursing homes and spread COVID from one ot the other and (2) aren't vaccinated, aren't you? You do not have to be working to be exposed to COVID. The people charged with caring for you bring it right to your doorstep.

It's not about prioritizing the elderly - it is about not denying them any meaningful access to free tests going on 3 months now.

The needs of the many were taken into account - people who are insured got 8 free tests almost immediately - each and every month.

People on Medicare are still waiting. We got a fraction of a free test per month, unless we live alone.

Rather than sending more tests to those who got nearly immediate access to twice that quantity - per person, rather than per household, almost immediately, each and every month - use the free tests (which make virtually no difference when spread over the entire population) where they can make a real difference - to those on Medicare who are stll barred from getting free tests going on 3 months.