Good morning, Chicago. The federal government is bringing back its offer of free at-home tests for COVID-19. The tests were made available Monday and can be requested at COVIDTests.gov. The orders include four rapid antigen tests, with a limit of one order per residential address. The site’s simple request form asks visitors to share their name and mailing address. No payment information is .
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Chicago’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to steadily rise after reaching pandemic lows earlier this summer. City health officials say the rise doesn’t present an urgent threat to the public but shows the coronavirus is still spreading and merits attention. “It’s a good reminder that COVID is here, that COVID can make an impact,” said Massimo Pacilli, the Chicago Department .
When Marnie Monogue developed a tickle in her throat last week, COVID-19 was the last thing on her mind. ”I had been feeling sick and awful all day Saturday,” said Monogue, 24, who lives in Uptown and works in marketing for a nonprofit. “I kept thinking, ‘Oh, it’s just sinus pressure from changes in the weather.’” Monogue took two at-home COVID-19 tests Saturday night. Both were positive. .