some of the strictest covid wills in the nation they recorded 21,027 new cases in a single day this week. the highest since the start of the pandemic. and it remember the biden team promised about easy access to home testing kits at no charge. that appears to be hitting hurdles to. here's what biden said about tw weeks ago. >> just free at home tests more available to americans than eve before. better detecting control i made testing more available affordable and convenient. i use the defense production activities production including at home tests. the bottom line this winter you'll be be able to test for free in the comfort of your hom and have some peace of mind. >> here for reaction republican congressmen and new york gubernatorial candidate along with fox news at medical contributor doctor nicole safire .