8.7K views · 197 reactions | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it had approved the first COVID-19 self-testing kit for home use that provides results within 30 minutes https://reut.rs/38Zh9VF | Reuters | Facebook

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

98K views · 1.2K reactions | CDC recommends using a self-test before joining indoor gatherings with others not in your household or if you live with someone at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions to perform the self-test. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XuuySb | CDC | Facebook

72K views · 661 reactions | Wondering if you need a COVID-19 test? Use this flowchart to see reasons to get tested, types of viral tests available, and what actions to take after you get your result. Learn more with the online testing tool: https://bit.ly/covid-testing-tool. | CDC | Facebook