The last thing most of us want to do is unknowingly get another person sick with COVID-19, but heading into the doctor’s office to get tested can be inconvenient. But just how accurate are the rapid, ...

The announcement came last week with the White House signaling a billion-dollar investment in at-home rapid coronavirus tests. It also said 20,000 pharmacies across the country would offer free ...

As the Omicron variant spreads, regular home testing can lower risk, ease worry and allow you to live a more normal life. By Tara Parker-Pope The rapid spread of the Omicron variant has added even ...

For any American wondering if they have Covid-19, there are two kinds of tests available: polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid antigen (sometimes just called “rapid tests”). The two tests work in ...

As the holidays come into full swing and many are traveling, more people are interested in taking an at-home COVID-19 test before their travels or gatherings with family and friends. Here’s what you ...

When used correctly, many rapid antigen tests are good at detecting people carrying high levels of the virus. By Emily Anthes In the early months of the pandemic, getting a coronavirus test typically ...

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests were the first available for spotting the coronavirus. They work by detecting the virus’s genetic material, and are very accurate. Then came rapid tests, also ...

I tested myself for COVID-19 from the comfort of my bedroom. I had never taken a rapid test before, but the instructions were easy to follow. Rapid antigen tests are convenient, but they're not as ...

A lot of us are thinking about how to celebrate the holidays while feeling a little more Covid-19-safe this year. Testing is one tool for that, and here’s a little how-to video on using an at-home ...

As the holidays come into full swing and many are traveling, more people are interested in taking an at-home COVID-19 test before their travels or gatherings with family and friends. Here’s what you ...

Kristen Haase receives funding from Health Canada and Roche to study rapid testing. Don D. Sin receives funding from Westjet/YVR to evaluate the feasibility of implementing rapid testing at airports.