NEW YORK (WABC) -- The demand for at-home COVID tests soared with the surge of new cases, as many people planning holiday family gatherings are seeking the rapid test to safely get together or travel.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The recent outbreak of the omicron variant has many people running for the store for an over-the-counter rapid test. But simply taking the test once isn't enough to tell you if you ...

Welcome to what some experts say is the country’s second largest COVID wave since the start of the pandemic. In the past few weeks, there’s been a striking increase in new cases, hospitalizations, and ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what health ...

At present, the FDA lists over forty emergency-use approved at-home COVID tests on its website from over thirty different brands. Some tests are rapid at-home antigen tests that give results in as ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPHYou may get a PCR test, which can show a positive result for up to three months after recovery. If you take a rapid antigen test, it may not detect COVID after ...

Taking a COVID-19 test at home seems simple enough: If you get a line, you're positive for the coronavirus. But what if your results aren't so obvious? For instance, if you only get a very faint line ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Gone are the days of visiting a doctor’s office to determine whether ...

You don't need a prescription to purchase a test that will tell you whether you're sick with COVID or the flu. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

The FDA has extended the shelf life for some COVID-19 tests. Now that allergy season is here, many are finding themselves with symptoms asking: Is it allergies or a cold? COVID? Something else? Since ...