Millions of people are set to lose COVID-era benefits this fall. The expiration of these programs, created by Congress in the early years of the pandemic, will take away economic help that millions of Americans have received for years and many still rely on.
KEARNEY — Medicines and medical supplies that can be used to diagnose, prevent or treat COVID-19 will soon be unavailable at the Two Rivers Public Health Department at 516 W. 11th St.
Previously, the federal government supplied vaccines, COVID-19 self-test kits, and personal protective equipment. These items were available through Two Rivers.
That supply process ended in mid-May when the COVID-19 public health emergency was officially declared over.
At this time, Two Rivers has a limited supply of COVID-19 tests and will disperse them at no charge until supplies run out. They can be purchased at area pharmacies.
Call Two Rivers at 888-669-7154 for more information.
Two Rivers will continue to offer vaccines at its office and its mobile clinics. For a schedule of mobile clinics, visit trphd.ne.gov.
