FDA Approves First At-Home Test for COVID-19

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home test for COVID-19. Created by LabCorp, the test had already received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for implementation in clinical settings. The at-home version utilizes a shorter swab than the professional version, hopefully increasing ease of use. The test will be reserved initially for healthcare providers and first responders who may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus through their work. Read more here.