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Biden admin plans to give out free COVID-19 testing kits, reports say, 2 weeks after Jen Psaki sarcastically dismissed the idea
Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked this month about free test kits, and responded sarcastically: "…
Sinéad Baker
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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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One nerdy piece of good news about Omicron: We already have tests that spot signs of the variant
Some run-of-the-mill PCR tests can provide a solid clue that Omicron is present, providing a nice e…
Hilary Brueck
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Israeli airstrikes wrecked the only coronavirus testing lab in Gaza
Local authorities said the al-Rimal clinic had to stop carrying out testing after it was damaged in…
Sinéad Baker
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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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Elon Musk promoted coronavirus misinformation for months. Then his own infection kept him out of SpaceX's astronaut launch.
Musk took to Twitter to attack the rapid antigen test that showed he had COVID-19 — but then he con…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Getting a negative coronavirus test isn't a free pass to gather with family for Thanksgiving
Think of a coronavirus test like a photograph: It provides information about your viral load at a s…
Susie Neilson
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COVID-19 testing in the US is an 'abject failure' despite officials having months of warning, Harvard health expert says
Dr. Ashish Jha, Harvard's Global Health Institute director, said the federal government has failed …
Sinéad Baker
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US again shatters record number of daily new COVID-19 cases with 97,080 — as case numbers continue to grow much faster than testing, despite Trump's claims
The president says the case surge is due to increased testing, but The COVID Tracking Project data,…
Kelsey Vlamis
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How to celebrate the holidays safely this year, according to experts
"I don't have any easy answers," Fauci said. Here are some important questions to ask yourself and …
Hilary Brueck
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The White House coronavirus testing czar says all Americans will have access to the vaccine by the end of June
The estimate is based on the two vaccines that have been approved, so the timeline could speed up a…
Ashley Collman
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A doctor explains why some people faint when they get a coronavirus test
Some people may pass out after a coronavirus test. The seemingly rare reaction is a "more primitive…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Spain is sending back faulty coronavirus tests to China that were supposed to be replacements for the first faulty batch
China said Bioeasy, the manufacturer, is not an approved retailer. Other countries have reported pr…
Sinéad Baker
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The White House discussed changing CDC guidelines about testing asymptomatic people while Fauci was under anesthesia
Fauci told CNN he was "under general anesthesia" and "not part of any discussion or deliberation re…
Aria Bendix
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US coronavirus testing has dropped dramatically: a 13% decrease in 2 weeks. Public-health experts say the system is broken.
The weekly average of daily tests is 13% lower than it was at the end of July, according to data fr…
Aria Bendix
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Florida mayor warns 'it won't be long' until hospitals hit capacity, as Florida sees record-high levels of new coronavirus cases
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez aired concerns as South Florida shapes into the new epicenter of th…
Andrew Dunn
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White House coronavirus testing czar warns the hardest-hit states may have to reverse reopening plans, says lockdowns 'should be on the table'
Most of the country can avoid lockdowns and stop the virus by shutting down bars, limiting restaura…
Andrew Dunn
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The US is in the middle of another coronavirus testing crisis — on a far larger scale than before
Coronavirus testing sites and laboratories across the US are reaching capacity. Hospitals may soon …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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A key metric — the share of coronavirus tests coming back positive — shows how states' outbreaks have gotten out of control
High percentages of positive COVID-19 tests indicate significant community spread and a potential n…