Nationwide COVID Testing Company Investigated as People Brand it a 'Scam'
Customers have left reviews on the Better Business Bureau's website expressing concerns that the company is scamming people.
Doctor Shares How Antigen Test Can Show False Positive in Viral Video
At-home COVID-19 tests are quicker but less accurate than PCR tests. How do you know if your rapid test is providing the answers you need?
Mexico's President Says Assume You Have COVID if Displaying Symptoms
The testing shortage comes after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador originally discouraged mass testing throughout the country.
More Unauthorized COVID Test Sites Are Appearing as Demand Rises
"We intend to make sure that those operations are no longer doing to customers and patients what they have been doing," Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said.
Those Exposed to COVID With No Symptoms Don't Need a Test, Florida Says
The new recommendation contradicts CDC guidance, which recommends that individuals who have been in close contact with COVID-19 receive a test.
Fake COVID Tests Are Circulating Online, Here's How to Avoid Buying Them
The Federal Trade Commission warned about "opportunistic scammers" who are taking "advantage of the spike in demand."
Philadelphia Warns Residents About Unauthorized Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
The city's health department said it's not clear if the pop-up sites in question offer legitimate testing.
Starbucks Tells Its U.S. Employees to Get COVID Vaccine or Test Weekly
The policy comes as OSHA is aiming for a February 9 start date for its federal vaccine and testing policy for large U.S. employers.
More Than 2,700 Schools Close Due to Rising COVID Concerns
New Jersey has the most school closures by far. The state's positive cases have doubled among students and more than quadrupled among staff.
Man Reports Possible Staff Imposters at COVID Testing Site, Police Say
Police are warning about the potential scams as many areas report testing shortages.
COVID Testing Site in Missouri Goes From 50 Tests a Week to 600-Car Line
A state Department of Health spokeswoman says additional sites are expected to open in St. Louis and Kansas City during the next week.
Potential Game Changing COVID Pills Rely on Fixing U.S. Testing Struggles
Waiting days for test results could put a person outside the treatment window for the oral antivirals.
As Anthony Fauci Defends COVID Testing Record, Christmas Data Blackout Ends
The nation's top infectious disease expert admitted he was frustrated with the limited supply of tests amid the surge caused by the Omicron variant.
WH Hammered on At-Home Testing After Biden Wishes He Thought of It Earlier
President Biden announced earlier this week that the administration will send out half a billion tests to Americans free of charge.
U.S. Experiencing COVID Test Results Delays, Long Lines at Sites
Americans are waiting hours to get a COVID-19 test in some locations, and many people have not received results back days after being tested.
Jen Psaki Mocked Free At-Home Tests Three Weeks Before Omicron Hit America
The Biden administration changed course this week and said it would provide free at-home testing for those who want it.
Afghanistan Was Turning Point for Biden Approval. Omicron Tests May Be, Too
President Joe Biden, who narrowly enjoys positive approval on COVID, is belatedly trying to get a grip on testing as Omicron sweeps through the U.S.
How To Get At-Home COVID Tests And When To Take It
The Omicron variant's rise and global prevalence has put an increased focus on regular coronavirus testing at home.
CDC Has Contacted Over 35K People Who Attended NY Omicron Anime Event
The convention at New York City's Javits Center drew roughly 50,000 attendees last month.
Trump Doubles Down on Testing Negative for COVID Ahead of Biden Debate
"Biden goes around coughing on people all over the place, and yet the Corrupt News doesn't even cover it," the former president said.
Man Who Attended NYC Anime Convention Is Minnesota's First Omicron Case
Officials worry the Omicron variant is more transmissible and could potentially reduce the effectiveness of vaccines and therapeutics.
CDC Expands Omicron Monitoring to 4 Airports Servicing South Africa Flights
The biosurveillance program was expanded to Atlanta's airport, which services flights from Johannesburg.
NFL Mandates New Testing Protocol Amid Uptick in COVID Cases, Holidays
Regardless of vaccine status, players, coaches and other NFL personnel will be required to wear masks during the week after Thanksgiving.
California School Sparks Outrage Over Test Calling Florida, Texas 'Idiots'
A high school's multiple-choice quiz question reportedly asked students to identify the "group of complete idiots."
About 43K May Have Received False COVID Negative, Lab Processing Suspended
A lab in central England has been suspended from processing COVID-19 tests after an estimated 43,000 swabs reported a false negative.
Trump's COVID Testing Czar Wishes More People Wore Masks in the White House
"I believe senior members of the administration could have done more for [mask-wearing]," Brett Giroir said on Friday.
Biden's $1B Investment in Rapid COVID Tests Will Quadruple Supply
The latest investment comes just a month after the White House spent $2 million on COVID-19 testing to incentivize manufacturers on production.
Shortage of At-Home COVID Tests After Companies Scaled Back Production
"It is now very clear that testing is a necessary companion to vaccines and Abbott is ramping up again," a spokesperson for Abbott Laboratories said.
Seattle, King County Will Require Vaccine or Negative COVID Test Outdoors
A new "vaccine certification program" in Seattle and King County, Washington will apply to outdoor events with 500 or more people, as well as most indoor settings.
13 Percent of North Carolina County Workers Suspended Over Vaccine Mandate
Almost 600 government workers in Mecklenburg County are facing suspension without pay for refusing weekly COVID-19 testing or providing proof of vaccination.