no excuse for anyone being unvaccinated reporter: it s a critical moment for the president who came to office vowing to shutdown the virus but now faces an unprecedented covid surge. the president under fire for not being prepared on testing. last month, he promised free at-home tests for americans starting now rapid tests will start going out in the beginning of january, because they re being produced now reporter: the white house acknowledging it still hasn t finalized a contract with test manufacturers nor unveiled its website to order tests meanwhile, president biden is advising americans to use google i know this remains frustrating. believe me, it s frustrating to me, but we re making improvements covid tests near me on google to find the nearest site where you can get a test reporter: but states tonight are pleading for help. we do not have enough testing to go around i don t think any state has enough testing to go around. reporter: massive
As the omicron variant is quickly spreading and many are seeking COVID-19 tests again, Alabama hospitals are reminding people to stay away from emergency rooms unless there is a serious medical issue.