/tags/coronavirus-testing coronavirus testing en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:16:35 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-06-10/starting-on-sunday-you-wont-have-to-test-for-covid-19-to-fly-into-the-u-s The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lifting its COVID-19 testing requirement for airline travelers coming into the country. It's a major change for the travel industry. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:16:35 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-06-10/starting-on-sunday-you-wont-have-to-test-for-covid-19-to-fly-into-the-u-s Ximena Bustillo /npr-news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say With the BA.2 subvariant of omicron pushing infection rates up, many are reaching for at-home rapid tests. Here's what experts say on how best to use them. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:16 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-27/can-we-trust-rapid-covid-tests-against-ba-2-this-is-what-the-experts-say Michael Levitt, Mary Louise Kelly /npr-news/2022-03-07/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-from-the-government-again More than half of U.S. households have ordered at-home COVID-19 tests to be shipped to their homes. Now they can get more. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2022-03-07/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-from-the-government-again Tamara Keith /2022-01-18/the-postal-service-is-now-taking-orders-for-free-covid-19-test-kits The at-home tests are expected to be delivered by USPS later this month. The White House said the site is in "beta testing" and will be launched formally Wednesday. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:22:10 GMT /2022-01-18/the-postal-service-is-now-taking-orders-for-free-covid-19-test-kits Brian Naylor /coronavirus/2022-01-14/feds-send-help-to-cleveland-clinic-as-ohio-shifts-covid-resources-to-other-areas The White House announced 1,000 military medical personnel will go to Ohio and five other states in the coming days. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said some of them will be providing additional medical staff for the Cleveland Clinic. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:04:29 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-14/feds-send-help-to-cleveland-clinic-as-ohio-shifts-covid-resources-to-other-areas Jo Ingles /2022-01-12/the-white-house-will-distribute-10-million-more-covid-tests-per-month-to-schools President Biden and others in his administration insist schools should stay open, even with the omicron wave making it harder than ever to manage. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:13:45 GMT /2022-01-12/the-white-house-will-distribute-10-million-more-covid-tests-per-month-to-schools Alana Wise /coronavirus/2022-01-10/osu-welcomes-back-students-implements-new-covid-testing-measures A new requirement for the spring semester, all students living in the residence halls and in sorority or fraternity houses will have to test once a week throughout the semester regardless of their vaccination status. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-10/osu-welcomes-back-students-implements-new-covid-testing-measures Natasha Williams /coronavirus/2022-01-07/ohios-top-doctor-says-an-omicron-tsunami-is-hitting-the-state-right-now Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said the record-high number of cases right now is driving record-high hospitalizations. He uses the word, “tsunami” when describing this surge, driven by the omicron variant. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:57:07 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-07/ohios-top-doctor-says-an-omicron-tsunami-is-hitting-the-state-right-now Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Rapid at-home COVID tests are in short supply after holiday gatherings and a nationwide test shortage. Public libraries have been handing out those test kits but they are going out the door as soon as supply comes in. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:16:51 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-tests-remain-in-high-demand Karen Kasler, Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio /coronavirus/2021-12-24/people-face-long-lines-as-they-rush-to-get-tested-for-covid-ahead-of-the-holidays Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:28:47 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-24/people-face-long-lines-as-they-rush-to-get-tested-for-covid-ahead-of-the-holidays Vanessa Romo