Biden Administration , To Offer Free COVID-19 Tests, in New Plan.<br />ABC News reports the Biden administration announced a new plan to fight the <br />Omicron strain of COVID-19.<br />The plan calls for free at-home <br />rapid tests for all Americans, as well as <br />the extensions of mask requirements.<br />Officials within the administration say the tests will be refundable for United States citizens with private health insurance.<br />Millions of rapid tests will be distributed around the country, intended for Americans who are <br />without health insurance.<br />Millions of rapid tests will be distributed around the country, intended for Americans who are <br />without health insurance.<br />The Biden administration's plan will <br />also extend mask mandates on public transportation through March 18.<br />White House officials say that more stringent restrictions on travel will be necessary. .<br />The plan will reportedly require <br />proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of travel for all who wish to enter the United States.<br />Though data on the Omicron variant remains sparse, Biden's plan emphasizes the importance of <br />booster shots of the coronavirus vaccines.<br />The president attempted to assuage the fears of many Americans upon news of the spreading Omicron strain of COVID-19 on November 29.<br />The president attempted to assuage the fears of many Americans upon news of the spreading Omicron strain of COVID-19 on November 29.<br />It's a new variant <br />that's cause <br />for concern, <br />but not a <br />cause for panic. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />It's a new variant <br />that's cause <br />for concern, <br />but not a <br />cause for panic. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />We're gonna <br />fight this <br />with science <br />and speed. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />We're not <br />going to fight <br />it with chaos <br />and confusion, President Joe Biden, via ABC News
