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Plan ahead and wash your hands. These are just some of the tips to think about before taking a COVID rapid antigen test at home.
The swab test may be uncomfortable, but it is perfectly safe.
Here’s what you need to know about the newer COVID-19 test that’s gentler on your nose.
Testing large numbers of people regularly would reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the US. Laboratory testing is slow and expensive, but rapid screening tests could be the answer.
Ideally everyone could get tested frequently for the coronavirus. No state is close to achieving this, but some are doing better than others. What are the challenges in meeting demand for testing?
Screening multiple samples with a single test gets more people diagnosed using fewer supplies. Two health policy researchers explain how it works and how it could help the US.
Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.
There is spare testing capacity. Why isn’t it being used?
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it’s best to assume you have it – even if your test is negative.
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Honorary Senior Lecturer in Virology and President of Research-Aid Networks, University of Kent
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