covid 19 testing
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You’ll No Longer Have to Test Negative for COVID Before Arriving at a US Airport
The Biden Administration has decidedly concurred that, ‘it’s summertime, baby!’ and lifted the last remaining travel restriction related to COVID-19. On Friday, the White House announced that travellers entering the U.S. will no longer be required to present a negative COVID test, CNN first reported.
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Rapid Tests May Be Less Accurate for Omicron, FDA Warns
Health officials are warning that rapid covid-19 tests may be less accurate than before for people infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. At least some antigen-based tests may have reduced specificity when testing for Omicron infections, the Food and Drug Administration reported this week, which could lead to a higher rate of false…
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This Highly-Absorbent Nasal Swab Means Uncomfortable Covid-19 Tests Are Over Faster
Anyone who’s had a covid-19 test requiring a nasal swab knows it’s not the most pleasant experience. Part of the problem is that the swab has to be left in place for 10-15 seconds to ensure an adequate sample is absorbed. But a company born from 3D printing research at MIT says it’s created a…
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China Deploys Anal Swabs For Covid-19 Testing, Says It’s More Accurate
Health authorities in China have deployed anal swab tests to detect covid-19 in the lead up to the Lunar New Year celebrations, according to the Chinese state media outlet the Global Times, a technique that some claim might be more accurate than traditional nasal swabs, throat swabs, and antibody tests. But not everyone is convinced…