In early January, more than 700 Stanford University athletes took rapid Covid tests upon returning to the campus. Those who tested negative — and some who tested positive — were also given ...

Whether you’re testing before heading back to work or want to check your own Covid status before traveling or heading to an event, there are a number of good rapid Covid tests that you can buy ...

That has led to speculation on social media that perhaps rapid tests have lost their ability to detect some of the newer coronavirus variants. “Each time a new variant comes around, I see this ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what ...

With COVID cases on the rise, it might be time to break out the rapid tests before (or after) a big gathering, or when you have a cough. Though BA.5 is great at sneaking past vaccines and even ...

Molecular tests are far superior to rapid antigen tests—and now you can get them for home use. Last week, I was about to go on a date, and because I'm severely immunocompromised, we agreed he ...

Then your friend starts to feel crummy, so they do a quick swab, but their test result is negative. What gives? Experts say that rapid home tests are still a helpful tool for stopping the spread o ...

With cases of COVID-19′s omicron subvariant BA.5 on the rise, it might be time to break out those at-home rapid test kits if you are experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat, or have just ...