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 ...

The FDA has issued emergency authorizations to 12 antibody tests for the virus. As federal officials gradually begin reopening the country, expanded testing is central to the conversation. Until now, ...

It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...

As we get into another winter holiday season, COVID is still part of our lives. And although it's hard to predict exactly what this year's cold, flu and coronavirus season will look like, experts want ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared ACON Laboratories’ Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test, the first over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test. Previously, the test was authorized for ...

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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 ...