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Suicide numbers remain stable near record highs: CDC

The number of suicides in the United States remained at near-all-time highs last year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Preliminary data shows just over 49,300 suicide deaths will be reported in 2023, but that number could rise once the study is complete. The CDC announced that suicide was the 11th leading cause of death among all age groups in the United States in 2021 and 2022.

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Click here to learn how to get a free coronavirus test by mail

The Biden administration announced that starting Thursday, all Americans will be able to order free coronavirus tests by mail. Households will be able to order four free tests through the Covidtests.gov website. Tests will be mailed directly to people's homes, and orders will begin shipping on Monday. The move comes ahead of the typical fall and winter season for respiratory viruses, although the summer surge in infections has begun to subside. this …

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