Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...

Rapid tests work well on Omicron variants, but only if your viral load is high at the time. You need to reach a certain threshold before any test — PCR or rapid — can detect your infection. Experts ...

In a Sept. 9 speech, U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to increase production of rapid tests amid a raft of measures designed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic ( bit.ly/3D8eXac). “From the start, America ...

Abundant, free, rapid tests, many experts argue, are vitally important for mitigating what we know is fast becoming an endemic virus — Covid-19. But that is easier said than done. Between supply ...

Along with a helping of mashed potatoes and a side of cranberry sauce, for many holiday gatherings this year, a negative COVID-19 test will accompany the celebrations. At this point in the pandemic, a ...

(WWLP) – As COVID cases are on the rise, you might be thinking about what type of test is best to get. Right now there’s the PCR tests and the rapid tests like the BinaxNOW, those are actually sold at ...

As positive COVID-19 cases continue to appear across Illinois, residents have been searching for the latest information surrounding PCR and rapid coronavirus testing. From how long it takes to receive ...

Hours-long lines for coronavirus PCR tests are prompting public officials to push the masses to use rapid, at-home antigen tests instead, but public health experts warn the 15-minute tests are ...

Wearing a mask, social distancing and testing are all useful in preventing the spread of COVID-19. But when, where and how should you get tested? While the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, which ...

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Massachusetts. The positive test rate has more than doubled over the past month, and the current case count mirrors last December, when the state was experiencing its ...

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 ...

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