Editor’s note: This story will be updated. Aug. 11, 2022 – It might be a good time to stock up on home COVID-19 tests. Today, the FDA issued new guidance on at-home COVID testing. It still recommends repeat testing after a negative result, but is also recommending that people who have no symptoms but think … Read more
Jan. 18, 2022 — Americans can now have free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their homes. The Biden administration’s new no-cost, at-home testing program launched today, a day ahead of schedule. The administration said 500 million tests are available to be delivered to homes across the country. This accounts for half of the president’s … Read more
Jan. 11, 2022 — Many Americans are familiar with the rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 that involve swabbing the nose. But some new evidence suggests a saliva sample could boost the tests’ accuracy. Experts agree on one thing: If you’re going to test both the nose and throat, swab the throat first. In terms of … Read more
Jan. 10, 2022 — In early December, Sascha Schweiri noticed rapid at-home COVID tests in her local pharmacy. There were so many, she figured she could just come back to pick up a few later. By the time she did, her son had been deemed a close contact of a positive case at school, but … Read more
Many new cases are coming to light as the government emphasised on aggressive testing across Delhi. As the number of Coronavirus cases continues to surge in the National Capital, one of the reasons that can be attributed to this increase is “the laxity in people”. A report by The Indian Express citing Dr. Mahesh Verma, … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The new rapid COVID-19 test approved last week is probably not the most reliable option for determining whether someone is infected. But it’s cheap and it’s fast, and if used correctly, it could be the basis of a screening strategy to keep Americans … Read more
New Delhi: After facing much flak over the issue, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are now conducting the maximum daily Covid-19 tests for any state at nearly one lakh and 75,000 tests respectively. Uttar Pradesh will soon also pip Tamil Nadu to the top spot in total tests done by any state in the country. “By … Read more