The decision will ensure supply of the virus detection tools and support manufacturers, who have dealt with a boom-and-bust market.

The US government plans to make more at-home Covid-19 tests available for free this month as the country heads into respiratory virus season with high levels of the coronavirus already circulating.

The government is allowing families four free COVID tests starting Monday, Sept. 23. The tests detect current variants of the virus.

A Health and Human Services agency spokesperson has said the tests will detect current virus strains and can be ordered ahead of the holiday season, when families and friends gather for celebrations.

Americans will once again be able to order free COVID-19 tests this month. U.S. households will be able to order four free nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov, although the exact date of when they'll be available has not yet been shared. The tests will detect current virus strains and can be used through the end of the year, officials said.

Americans will once again be able to order free COVID-19 tests that will be mailed to their homes. Yahoo Sports