More COVID-19 cases mean more requirement for testing. And, once economy reopens, knowledge on whether we have antibodies or not would be of prime importance. Now, a rapid antibody test kit can determine if one has developed antibodies against the contagious virus. | NDTV

Lisa Barrett is an infectious diseases expert from Dalhousie University. She’s administered a lot of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. For people considering using the tests over the holidays, Barrett stresses that rapid tests are great for screening but aren’t a substitute for vaccination and other COVID safety protocols like distancing and masking. In this example, Barrett uses an Abbott Panbido at-home rapid test, but there are other similar tests available. She stresses there are a couple of poi

While at-home COVID-19 tests are being shipped to thousands of people, some are asking what is the point if they are being asked to verify their at-home results by getting tested again at an official clinic. Read more: https://wcti12.com/news/local/questions-abound-over-at-home-covid-19-testing | WCTI News 12

Share your household with a school pupil or school staff member? Then you’re eligible for the new community collect COVID-19 home-testing kits. By regularly testing at home you’ll play your part in helping keep Hillingdon safe. Find out more 👇 https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/7172/Hillingdon-Council-supports-home-self-testing-service-for-households-with-schoolchildren | London Borough of Hillingdon

11K views · 146 reactions | ICYMI: Virginia Tech researchers are testing wastewater on campus to identify COVID-19 cases that are pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic — detecting the virus before it spreads and proactively targeting testing accordingly.  | Virginia Tech | Facebook