Health Apr 21 U.S. approves first coronavirus test that allows self-swab at home The test from LabCorp will initially only be available to health care workers and first responders under a doctor's orders. The sample will still have to be sent back to LabCorp for processing.
Health Apr 17 Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort The United States is struggling to test enough people for the novel coronavirus so officials can track and control the spread of the disease.
Science Apr 12 Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of unregulated tests is creating confusion that…
Health Apr 05 No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it’s still too risky. They’ve stopped companies that quickly launched home-testing kits until they can show their products can accurately detect the virus.
Health Apr 02 U.S. eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage The U.S. is making it easier for gay men and other groups to give blood because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Health Apr 01 FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to cancer risk contaminant Companies have recalled dozens of lots of Zantac and related drugs due to the issue.
Health Mar 25 Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment.
Health Mar 21 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s breathless takes on drugs for virus “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We’re going to be able to make that drug available…
Health Mar 20 Lab supply shortages add new challenges to coronavirus testing WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn’t work. Then there weren’t enough to go around. Now, just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages…
Health Mar 12 Slow virus testing is a ‘failing,’ U.S. health official says The lack of comprehensive figures means U.S. health providers could quickly be overwhelmed by undetected cases.