SAN FRANCISCO -- There has been a lot of talk about testing for the coronavirus, but you may not entirely understand what the different tests are for. The coronavirus makes some people sick, some ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Key Takeaways PCR tests are very accurate and can find the virus even in people without symptoms.Rapid tests can be done at home and show results in ...

You don't need a prescription to purchase a test that will tell you whether you're sick with COVID or the flu. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

2025 update: This federal program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. Federal health officials have justified the millions they have spent on device ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Gone are the days of visiting a doctor’s office to determine whether ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- The recent outbreak of the omicron variant has many people running for the store for an over-the-counter rapid test. But simply taking the test once isn't enough to tell you if you ...

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Scientists are continuing to develop new COVID-19 testing methods. Everything from throat swabs and saliva tests to breathalyzers are potential options. The federal government has ...

Point of Care Facilities Authorized to Use GenBody’s Nasopharyngeal and Anterior Nasal Swab Test Kits to Test People Without Symptoms JURUPA VALLEY, California--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GenBody America is ...

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available for families across the nation. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we get into another winter holiday season, COVID is still part of our lives. And although it's hard to predict exactly what ...