The FDA has issued emergency authorizations to 12 antibody tests for the virus. As federal officials gradually begin reopening the country, expanded testing is central to the conversation. Until now, ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- There has been a lot of talk about testing for the coronavirus, but you may not entirely understand what the different tests are for. The coronavirus makes some people sick, some ...

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Assuming you can get your hands on a COVID-19 home test kit — they’ve been in high demand, thanks to the omicron variant — you probably have questions. Am I testing too early or late? Is this brand or ...

The United States is once again watching coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise as summertime nears. Nearly half of Americans – 45 percent – are living in communities with medium or high ...

A PCR test detects the actual genetic material of the virus and involves a step that amplifies the presence of any material ...

What does it mean if a person’s rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to Covid-19? According to the experts, that person is most likely still carrying a viral ...

People with diabetes have been urged to take extra caution during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have diabetes, you’ve likely heard that COVID-19 is generally considered to be more dangerous for people ...

What does it mean if a person’s rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to COVID-19? According to the experts, that person is most likely still carrying a viral ...

For most people, having an at-home COVID test or two handy is just a normal part of life these days. But, if you happen to take a test and get a positive you weren’t expecting, it’s more than ...