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US approves 1st COVID-19 self-testing kit, provides results in 30 minutes

US approves 1st COVID-19 self-testing kit, provides results in 30 minutes

The U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the first Coronavirus self testing kit made by Lucira Health for home use on Tuesday. It is a one time use test which provides results within 30 minutes. Individuals aged 14 or older who are suspected of COVID-19 by their health care provider can make use of the test with self-collected nasal swab samples.

Sanika Abhyankar

Sanika Abhyankar is a Mass Media and Communication student at Ruia College, Mumbai. Sanika is keen on pursuing International Affairs in the near future. She is an optimist who loves to debate and is fond of watching romantic comedies. She is also a fashion enthusiast. Sanika is currently working as a Journalist at India Shorts and can be contacted through sanikaapersonal@gmail.com