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A woman's brain fluid leaked into her nose after getting a nasal COVID-19 test
A woman's COVID-19 test aggravated an undiagnosed skull defect, causing brain fluid to leak into he…
Anna Medaris Miller
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An at-home, rapid COVID test sold through Amazon, CVS, Target, and Walmart was recalled after a large number of false positives
Ellume is removing all affected products from retailers and will be reaching out to customers who t…
Emily Walsh
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A new study evaluated the accuracy of more than 60 coronavirus antibody tests. 13 were a cut above the rest.
Some antibody tests had 100% sensitivity, meaning all positive results should be accurate. Others h…
Aria Bendix
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A key Biden COVID-19 advisor says Trump's 'Warp Speed' vaccine scheme should be overhauled to put more emphasis on testing
"We need to be funding not just vaccines," Dr. Celine Gounder told the Financial Times, as she call…
Grace Dean
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The UK's largest pharmacy chain Boots is now selling private COVID-19 tests for $155, but warns they're unsuitable 'for anyone who thinks they may have COVID-19'
The £120 ($157) test gives results in 48 hours, but Boots said it's "not suitable for anyone with s…
Grace Dean
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CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on
The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions abou…
Shira Feder
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United Airlines will trial free COVID-19 tests for passengers flying from New Jersey to London, and anyone that refuses won't be allowed on board
The swab tests will give results in around 30 minutes and will be provided for free at Newark Liber…
Grace Dean
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3 Americans share their COVID-19 testing horror stories
Three Americans from different parts of the country told Insider they recently experienced extreme …
Michelle Mark
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Trump contradicts White House press secretary on getting tested multiple times a day: 'I don't know of any time I've taken two tests in one day'
The president's comments come hours after his top spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany told reporters he i…
Oma Seddiq
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Americans can once again get free COVID-19 tests here's how
The Biden administration announced that all US households would be able to order 4 free at-home tes…
Andrea Michelson
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4 reasons your rapid COVID-19 test might show a false result
Rapid antigen tests are quick and convenient, but they're not always accurate. Expiration dates and…
Andrea Michelson
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Rich New Yorkers are paying people $80 an hour to wait in long lines for them at COVID-19 testing centers
As COVID-19 test lines have lengthened in the run up to Thanksgiving, users on freelance marketplac…
Kate Duffy
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FDA expands recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 tests to 2.2 million units over false positive results
So far there have been 35 recorded false-positive tests sent to the FDA and no recorded deaths.
Emily Walsh
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We tried to get free at-home COVID tests on the first day they became available. We were not successful.
On January 15, insurance companies began covering tests sold at "preferred" pharmacies, but many of…
Hilary Brueck,Aria Bendix
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Washington state sued a 'sham' COVID-19 testing center claiming it sent patients 'invalid, false, and delayed' test results
"These sham testing centers threatened the health and safety of our communities," Washington AG Rob…
Lauren Frias
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When to take an antibody test for the coronavirus to get the most accurate results
You should wait at least a couple weeks after getting the coronavirus before taking an antibody tes…
Blake Dodge
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How long you should wait before getting a coronavirus test if you think you've been exposed
If you've been around someone today who has the coronavirus, rushing out to get tested tomorrow is …