/tags/covid-19-testing COVID-19 testing en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:02:31 GMT /health/2023-01-19/is-it-time-for-a-reality-check-on-rapid-covid-tests At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:02:31 GMT /health/2023-01-19/is-it-time-for-a-reality-check-on-rapid-covid-tests Sydney Lupkin /health/2022-12-15/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-again-by-mail People are gathering indoors for the holidays, and there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The federal government says you should test often to try to prevent the spread of the virus. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:30:00 GMT /health/2022-12-15/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-again-by-mail NPR Staff /news/2022-08-29/the-government-will-no-longer-be-sending-free-covid-19-tests-to-americans The Biden administration is pausing its distribution of free COVID-19 tests this week, but you can still order new ones before the end date. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-29/the-government-will-no-longer-be-sending-free-covid-19-tests-to-americans Ayana Archie /news/2022-08-12/the-fda-recommends-3-home-tests-if-youre-exposed-to-covid-to-boost-accuracy Previously, the FDA had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:15:02 GMT /news/2022-08-12/the-fda-recommends-3-home-tests-if-youre-exposed-to-covid-to-boost-accuracy The Associated Press /news/2022-06-30/still-testing-positive-after-day-10-how-to-decide-when-to-end-your-covid-isolation Nobody wants to infect their friends and family, but do you really have to keep isolating at day 12, 13 or beyond? Unfortunately — and perhaps unsurprisingly — the science is not entirely settled. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:35:15 GMT /news/2022-06-30/still-testing-positive-after-day-10-how-to-decide-when-to-end-your-covid-isolation Will Stone /local-news/2022-06-14/miami-dade-will-no-longer-offer-free-covid-testing-starting-july COVID-19 tests will no longer be free for people without insurance at more than a dozen sites across Miami-Dade due to a lack of federal funding — as South Florida continues to see a rise in cases. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:56 GMT /local-news/2022-06-14/miami-dade-will-no-longer-offer-free-covid-testing-starting-july Michelle Marchante /news/2022-06-10/starting-on-sunday-you-wont-have-to-test-for-covid-19-to-fly-into-the-u-s The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lifting its COVID-19 testing requirement for airline travelers coming into the country. It's a major change for the travel industry. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:45:00 GMT /news/2022-06-10/starting-on-sunday-you-wont-have-to-test-for-covid-19-to-fly-into-the-u-s Ximena Bustillo /news/2022-05-17/the-federal-government-is-offering-another-round-of-free-covid-tests Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks. Tue, 17 May 2022 10:34:32 GMT /news/2022-05-17/the-federal-government-is-offering-another-round-of-free-covid-tests Tamara Keith /news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say With the BA.2 subvariant of omicron pushing infection rates up, many are reaching for at-home rapid tests. Here's what experts say on how best to use them. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:01:04 GMT /news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say Michael Levitt, Mary Louise Kelly /news/2022-03-14/covid-19-looking-to-get-tested-or-vaccinated-heres-where-to-go-in-south-florida In the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, knowing where to turn to get tested or vaccinated is still important. Here’s our updated guide: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:07:19 GMT /news/2022-03-14/covid-19-looking-to-get-tested-or-vaccinated-heres-where-to-go-in-south-florida Natalia Clement