There’s still time to get tested for COVID-19 to help keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.
The fast spreading omicron coronavirus variant is causing a surge in the purchasing of at-home COVID-19 tests. CVS and Walgreens are now limiting the number of tests a person can buy.
Clemson University announced the campus has confirmed its first cases of the omicron variant.
President Biden’s newly announced plan to fight a potential winter surge of COVID-19 includes new rules for international travel. Some passengers have already expressed concern the new requirements may make travel impractical.
Researchers are conducting tests to see if certain dogs may be able to lend a hand, or rather a paw, in the fight against COVID-19. In a new study including labradors and golden retrievers, dogs were able to pick up the odor produced by people with coronavirus, after 6-8 weeks of training.
Abbott’s rapid home tests for COVID-19 will soon be available. They’re called BinaxNow at-home tests, and can be bought without a prescription. At first, the tests will only be sold at CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. They should be available in the next few days online and in some stores.
The Food and Drug Administration approved several at-home COVID-19 tests. Over-the-counter products from Abbott and Quidel got emergency use authorization Wednesday. They’re for asymptomatic people involved with serial screening and those testing for antigens.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new, more extensive guidance when it comes to coronavirus testing. The guidelines are aimed at places like schools, workplaces and healthcare providers. They say its a critical part of the approach to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Richland County Library will provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing Monday. You can get tested at the library’s Sandhills location at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia.
Some health experts are concerned about a decline in COVID-19 testing across the country. The COVID Tracking Project shows test rates have dipped by a quarter since mid-January.
