/tags/antigen-tests antigen tests en-US Copyright Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:16 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say With the BA.2 subvariant of omicron pushing infection rates up, many are reaching for at-home rapid tests. Here's what experts say on how best to use them. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:16 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say Michael Levitt, Mary Louise Kelly /coronavirus/2022-01-27/ohio-changes-covid-policy-for-reporting-cases-in-schools-and-might-make-other-changes-soon The Ohio Department of Health has changed the way K-12 schools should notify parents about COVID cases in their buildings. ODH said it is not worthwhile for schools to alert parents of individual cases of COVID in classrooms or buildings anymore. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:12:01 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-27/ohio-changes-covid-policy-for-reporting-cases-in-schools-and-might-make-other-changes-soon Jo Ingles /2022-01-13/youll-be-able-to-order-free-at-home-covid-test-kits-starting-on-wednesday The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19. Orders can be placed using the website COVIDtests.gov. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:12:04 GMT /2022-01-13/youll-be-able-to-order-free-at-home-covid-test-kits-starting-on-wednesday Brian Naylor /coronavirus/2022-01-13/ohio-department-of-health-director-defends-shifting-rapid-tests-from-communities-to-schools Ohio Dept of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said layered strategies are the best strategies. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:37:53 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-13/ohio-department-of-health-director-defends-shifting-rapid-tests-from-communities-to-schools Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau /coronavirus/2022-01-12/ohio-changes-priorities-for-distribution-of-covid-tests-from-libraries-to-schools The Ohio Department of Health said it will divert incoming rapid COVID test kits to K-12 schools, colleges and universities Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:33:09 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-12/ohio-changes-priorities-for-distribution-of-covid-tests-from-libraries-to-schools Jo Ingles /coronavirus/2021-12-31/how-to-report-your-positive-at-home-covid-19-test-result As COVID-19 infections surge across Ohio to levels not seen since last winter, many residents are using at-home self-administered tests to determine whether it's safe to go to work or gather for holiday celebrations. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-31/how-to-report-your-positive-at-home-covid-19-test-result Stephanie Czekalinski /coronavirus/2021-12-28/columbus-public-health-expects-to-get-more-at-home-covid-test-kits-next-month Columbus Public Health is currently out of at-home COVID-19 test kits but anticipates getting more from The Ohio Department of Health In January. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:54:30 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-28/columbus-public-health-expects-to-get-more-at-home-covid-test-kits-next-month Natasha Williams /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Rapid at-home COVID tests are in short supply after holiday gatherings and a nationwide test shortage. Public libraries have been handing out those test kits but they are going out the door as soon as supply comes in. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:16:51 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio /2021-12-10/why-rapid-covid-tests-are-in-short-supply-in-the-u-s With a fast-growing winter surge upon us, self-testing kits remain expensive and hard to find. The reasons go back to the approach the U.S. took from the outset in developing tests. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:26:01 GMT /2021-12-10/why-rapid-covid-tests-are-in-short-supply-in-the-u-s Yuki Noguchi /coronavirus/2021-12-07/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Occasionally, a person can test negative for COVID-19 but test positive a few days later. A University Hospitals doctor says rapid at-home tests are most accurate when the person is symptomatic. She recommends getting a hospital or lab test for more accurate results. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:55:02 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-07/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Anna Huntsman