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As At-Home Tests Surge, Chicago's Top Doctor Addresses Doubts on Accuracy of COVID Metrics
Chicago’s COVID-19 community risk level is now at medium. But as the use of at-home coronavirus tests becomes widespread, questions about the accuracy of the city’s COVID metrics are also increasing.
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PCR Vs. Rapid: Which COVID Test Should You Take? Chicago's Top Doc Weighs In
As cases continue to rise, CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses her thoughts on the two types of viral tests you can take if you believe you’ve been exposed to COVID or are experiencing symptoms.
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Do At-Home COVID Tests, Including Free Ones From the Government, Expire?
With at-home COVID tests now readily available, some might be saving there’s for when they have a need to test, but how long can you actually wait?
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You'll Soon Be Able to Order More Free COVID Tests From the Government
More free COVID tests from the government will soon become available, even for those who already received their first shipment, President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address.
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Government Kits, Insurance Plans and More: How You Can Get Free At-Home COVID Tests and Where
At-home COVID-19 tests have been in high demand since before the holidays, but now there are increasing ways to get them for free.
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Federal Website for Free At-Home COVID Tests Set for Full Launch
The federal government conducted a soft launch of a website designed to give Americans access to free at-home COVID tests, with an eye toward the full launch coming on Wednesday.
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Schools Adapt for Return From Break as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them
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Can At-Home COVID Tests Detect the Omicron Variant? Here's What the FDA and Researchers Say
With a soaring number of COVID cases and testing sites seeing high demand, at-home tests have often become the more convenient option.
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At-Home COVID Test Accuracy: What to Know About Negative Results
Experts are encouraging the use of at-home COVID tests for holiday gatherings this year with COVID cases rising across the state and country, but what happens if you get a false negative?
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How Reliable Are At-Home COVID Tests? Chicago's Top Doctor Explains
As many prepare for holiday gatherings, demand for testing has increased, but for those using at-home testing methods, how accurate are they and should you rely on them?
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Accuracy of At-Home COVID Tests and More: What to Know for Holiday Gatherings
As many prepare for holiday gatherings, demand for testing has increased, but for those using at-home testing methods, how accurate are they and should you rely on them?
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How And When You Can Get a Free, At-Home COVID Test
When will at-home COVID tests be free, and how can you get one? Here’s what we know.
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How Do I Get a Free, At-home COVID Test?
President Biden detailed a new COVID mitigation plan requiring private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests — and make them completely free. So how can you get a free at-home COVID test?
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At-Home COVID Tests: How Accurate Are They? And How Can You Get a Free One?
How can you get a free at-home COVID test? And how accurate are they? Here’s what we know.
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How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests? What to Know After Thanksgiving Gatherings
After spending time close with family and friends at Thanksgiving gatherings this week, more people are searching for ways to easily test for a COVID-19 infection at home.
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How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests? What to Know This Holiday Season
Heading into the holiday season, demand for testing has increased as many prepare to gather after the pandemic forced many to celebrate virtually last year, but for those using at-home testing methods, how accurate are they?
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How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests?
With businesses, events and places of work now requiring negative COVID tests in many cases, demand for testing has increased in recent months, but for those using at-home testing methods, how accurate are they?
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How Accurate Are At-Home COVID Tests? Here's What Experts Say
With businesses, events and places of work now requiring negative COVID tests in many cases, demand for testing has increased in recent months, but for those using at-home testing methods, how accurate are they?
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Most At-Home COVID Tests Are Not Reported to Health Department, Chicago's Top Doc Says
Most at-home COVID-19 test results are not being reported to the health department, according to Chicago’s top doctor.
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At-Home COVID Tests ‘Strongly Recommended' as Demand Rises
With businesses, music festivals and places of work now requiring negative COVID tests in many cases, demand for testing has left some centers overwhelmed. But there’s an at-home option health officials also recommend.