If you start to feel unwell, COVID might come to mind - especially with a rise in cases this summer. For those experiencing symptoms or who have been exposed to the virus, at-home tests are an easy ...

As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in California. While respiratory viruses usually peak in the winter, the novel coronavirus can also surge in the warmer months.

Hi, it’s Bob in New York. Like many people, I recently got sick after being exposed to Covid at a family gathering. My test results were interesting. But first ... I was exposed to Covid at a family ...

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

"I would still say that distancing and outdoor air are your best friends," one leading public health expert told Insider.

In 2024, rapid COVID tests are a staple of cough-and-cold aisles across America. But the convenience of self-testing comes with a caveat: The onus is on you to report your results. Swab, swirl, squirt ...

The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know. By Dani Blum As the government ships out another round of free Covid tests, some appear to have arrived already ...

You can once again order four free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government through the United States Postal Service (USPS) at covidtests.gov. The White House program reopened Thursday in ...

Five years ago, COVID was all we could think about. Today, we'd rather forget about lockdowns, testing lines and social distancing. But the virus that sparked the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, is still ...

Using expired COVID-19 tests is not recommended. If you have old COVID tests in your medicine cabinet, it may be tempting to use one. However, COVID tests do expire and may not be accurate after the ...