Kokua Line: Why do my free COVID-19 tests expire so soon?

Question: I just received the free COVID-19 home test kits that the federal government is sending out to anyone who requests it. I think that’s a great idea, so that people can have them immediately available for whenever they feel the need, or are required, to do a test. But I noticed that on the box it indicates that it expires in May of this year, which means it’s only useful for the next few months. … Why is the federal government sending out COVID-19 tests that only have