The last thing most of us want to do is unknowingly get another person sick with COVID-19, but heading into the doctor’s office to get tested can be inconvenient. But just how accurate are the rapid, ...
The Biden administration announced that Americans who have been fully vaccinated with a two-dose regimen against Covid-19 should receive a booster, citing the threat from the highly contagious Delta ...
With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are once again relying on home tests to guide decisions about going to work and sending their kids to school and other activities. A lot of those ...
The announcement came last week with the White House signaling a billion-dollar investment in at-home rapid coronavirus tests. It also said 20,000 pharmacies across the country would offer free ...
As the Omicron variant spreads, regular home testing can lower risk, ease worry and allow you to live a more normal life. By Tara Parker-Pope The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has added even ...
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests were the first available for spotting the coronavirus. They work by detecting the virus’s genetic material, and are very accurate. Then came rapid tests, also ...
As the holidays come into full swing and many are traveling, more people are interested in taking an at-home COVID-19 test before their travels or gatherings with family and friends. Here’s what you ...
Rapid tests may perform differently with omicron, but they work, experts say. With questions swirling about how well rapid COVID-19 tests work when it comes to detecting the omicron variant, leading ...
I tested myself for COVID-19 from the comfort of my bedroom. I had never taken a rapid test before, but the instructions were easy to follow. Rapid antigen tests are convenient, but they're not as ...
Throughout the U.S., many have noticed it's pretty hard right now to get your hands on those over-the-counter rapid COVID tests. But the Biden administration is hoping to offer some relief. Today, it ...