Find amazing savings on COVID-19 tests, masks and other health essentials at Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. (Courtesy of iHealth)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — School is in full swing now, holiday gatherings are just around the corner and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends testing if you’ve been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) or have symptoms.

In the interest of protecting your friends and family, especially those considered more vulnerable, including the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions, stocking up on health essentials, including COVID-19 at-home tests, thermometers, masks and other health monitors is a smart idea while supplies are steady.

And with Amazon Prime’s Early Access Sale kicking into full gear Tuesday, it’s the perfect time to stock up, as the online retailer is offering huge discounts across all categories.

The shopping event, exclusive to Amazon Prime members, offers 48 hours of savings ahead of the holiday season during its Early Access Sale, which started at 3 a.m Tuesday and ends Thursday.

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The event will give Prime members a chance to kick off the holiday shopping season early with hundreds of thousands of deals.

Some of the best deals in home testing and health care include:

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