In an ideal world, the U.S. would be awash in COVID tests. Anyone exposed to COVID-19 could self-test and/or go to a lab or clinic for a test if necessary. But right now, self-tests are in short supply in many parts of the country.
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With signs of omicron spike in Alaska, residents scramble for hard-to-get tests
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Alaska, and state health officials say the highly transmissible omicron variant is likely behind the increase.
Alaskans will soon be able to pick up free, at-home COVID-19 tests in more communities across the state
Public health officials say the tests offer another layer of protection for those worried about spreading COVID-19 to vulnerable relatives around the holidays.