Amazon, Walgreens and CVS are limiting how many Covid-19 test kits each customer can buy, as the omicron variant spreads throughout the U.S.
throughout the U.S. and Covid-19 cases spike ahead of Christmas, demand for at-home testing kits has risen dramatically. That prompted Amazon, Walgreens and CVS to place limits this week on how many tests each customer can buy.according to CNBC
The company is working to secure additional tests from its selling partners, the spokesperson said. An Amazon representative could not be immediately reached for comment.On Tuesday, Walgreens and CVS each said in statements that demand for test kits had exceeded their inventory, prompting new purchase limits.
CVS issued a similar statement: “To ensure equitable access to tests both in store and digitally, we’ve added a limit of six test kits per purchase." CVS added:"We continue to offer access to lab-based testing with results available in 1-2 days or rapid COVID-19 testing at more than 4,800 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.”
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