How do rapid antigen COVID-19 tests work? Why did the US government just pledge to buy 280 million of them? And is that even enough to help curb the spread of the virus? As part of President Biden’s ...

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas Medical Association is now recommending that schools across the state use rapid antigen testing to detect possible Coronavirus outbreaks before they become a ...

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Thea van de Mortel teaches into the Graduate Infection Prevention and Control program at Griffith University. You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at ...

Here’s what we know so far about the omicron variant. PREVIOUS REPORTING: Earlier this month, the White House announced that it would invest $1 billion to make more at-home COVID-19 tests available to ...

Thea van de Mortel teaches into the infection prevention and control program at Griffith University. RATs should be kept at 2-30°C for them to work as intended. Storing at higher temperatures means ...

The pandemic isn’t over. Although it's no longer considered a national and public health emergency, we're currently seeing a surge in cases and the spread of two new variants—EG.5 (Eris) and BA.2.86 ( ...

The Antigen test uses the same technology as the rapid flu or strep test. The rapid test can be very accurate, but your symptoms, your exposure, and your doctor's guidance dictate which test is right ...

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 ...

RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infections in your lungs, nose, and throat. It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s ...