HOUSTON, Texas -- As things open back up, we're seeing some places require COVID-19 testing. At-home rapid COVID tests can produce results in minutes. To find out how they work and just how effective ...

BA.5 is causing most cases of COVID-19 right now. The newest subvariant of omicron is extremely contagious and it's resulting in more reinfections in people who've already been sick with COVID-19, ...

BA.5, a mutation of the original omicron variant that is now responsible for almost 80% of all current COVID-19 cases, is extremely contagious. It's also the target of the booster shots that will ...

COVID-19 has been a part of life for nearly four years now and, with new variants like EG.5, or “Eris,” and BA.2.86, or “Pirola” popping up, it shows no signs of going away any time soon. But what ...

These days, many people use at-home COVID-19 tests when they feel ill, rather than going out to get tested by a professional. (That’s when they bother to test at all.) But for all their convenience, ...

This decision, well within current norms for care, was nonetheless consequential: The president was forced to cancel a trip to advocate for legislation in support of the domestic semiconductor ...

With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are once again relying on home tests to guide decisions about going to work and sending their kids to school and other activities. A lot of those ...

Whether you’re already feeling sick or want to prepare for the cold season, here’s what you should know about buying a COVID test — at-home or PCR. COVID-19 cases have been on the rise (though still ...

If you’ve recently been exposed to COVID-19 or are showing symptoms, you might head to your bathroom cabinet to grab an at-home test. One quick step you should take before beginning (in addition to ...

This article, Do Home COVID Tests Work for BA.5?, originally appeared on CNET.com. BA.5, a mutation of the original omicron variant that is now responsible for almost 80% of all current COVID-19 cases ...