Inverse

The rise and fall of an “open-source” Covid-19 test

Recall, if you dare, life in December 2020. America had just approved Covid-19 vaccines for use, but most of us wouldn’t get a shot for months. Instead, amid the second surge of coronavirus cases, ...
Sun Sentinel

Don’t take a rapid COVID test too soon: how and when to swab

With new COVID cases in Florida on the rise, taking an easy-to-get rapid test can give you quick results. But the timing has become tricky. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, ...
Forbes

With At-Home Covid Tests, Timing Is Everything. Here Are Tips For Correct Use.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter explains the pros and cons of at-home Covid diagnostic tests and how to interpret the results. One of the major challenges with having everyone receive ...
News Medical

Revolutionising point-of-care molecular diagnostics with a sub 10 minute PCR test

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are one of the most popular diagnostic tools for the detection and diagnosis of viral diseases, such as coronavirus (COVID-19), due to their ability to rapidly ...
Wall Street Journal

As Omicron Spreads, New PCR-Like At-Home Covid Tests Provide Fast, Accurate Results

New high-tech Covid-19 tests promise better and earlier detection of the virus—similar to a PCR test. WSJ’s Joanna Stern (and her mannequin clone) tried out the Detect Covid-19 Test and Cue Health ...