covid-19 testing

The CDC has reversed its coronavirus recommendations yet again – this time backtracking on guidance about how the virus spreads through the air. But these changes may reflect political concerns rather than the latest scientific evidence, according to Alison Galvani, the Director of Infectious Disease Modeling and Analysis at Yale University. She breaks down what the science says about COVID-19...

The state suspended work with California-based NovaDX after questions from The Dallas Morning News, NBC 5’s Laura Harris talks with Allie Morris about the DallasNews.com report.

CVS Health says they are doubling the number of COVID-19 drive-through test sites nationwide, adding more than 2,000 locations across the country by mid-October. The company said the new testing locations will open in waves over the next several weeks and “build on the company’s ability to support testing in 33 states and Washington D.C., beginning with the opening of…

Tom Thumb and Albertsons pharmacies in North Texas are now offering at-home COVID-19 test kits.

The Big 12 announced Friday it has secured access to COVID-19 antigen testing that produces rapid results and will be used the day before games on players, coaches and staff. The partnership with Virtual Care for Families calls for a testing program that will use Quidel Rapid Antigen tests. The Pac-12 recently announced a partnership with Quidel that will provide…

Tom Thumb and Albertsons pharmacies in North Texas are now offering at-home COVID-19 test kits.

Covid-19 test results in just 15 minutes? Abbott Labs got the green light from the FDA for its new rapid antigen test, which can detect if someone has Covid-19 in 15 minutes. But how effective is it? NBCLX talked to Dr. John Hackett, Abbott’s divisional vice president of applied research and technology.

Federal officials plan to ship rapid coronavirus tests to assisted living facilities, moving to fill a testing gap for older adults who don’t need the constant attention of a nursing home.

Texas A&M will be selecting students to take part in the COVID-19 Random Testing Program.

Sara Polon is the Co-founder and CEO of Soupergirl, a nationwide soup delivery service based in Washington, DC, that is spending $800 a week to test employees for COVID-19 in order to maintain a safe environment for both staffers and customers.