Arizona company reduces Covid testing, cites lack of funding

(KYMA, KECY/ AP News) - A leading Arizona provider of Covid-19 vaccinations and testing says a lack of federal funding has forced it to drop dozens of testing sites and is no longer providing free tests to uninsured people.

People without insurance will now have to pay a $100 fee for Covid-19 testing and testing has been suspended at 60 of Embry Health’s Arizona sites.

This comes as Biden Administration officials have said the government has run out of money to finance Covid-19 testing and treatments for people without insurance, and is running low on money for boosters and other care.

Meanwhile, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to begin debate on a $10 billion Covid-19 compromise because the GOP wants to force a showdown vote on immigration restrictions instead.