September 12, 2024

Do my old at-home tests detect the new COVID-19 variants?

As we head towards the cooler fall months, many wonder if some of their older COVID-19 kits still work. Experts say the tests should work fine, as long as they are not expired.

by Jeremy Alfred

September 10, 2024

New study finds declining trust in COVID-19 vaccines

A new study published by the Annenberg Science and Public Health (ASAPH) Knowledge Monitor discovers that Americans trust the COVID-19 vaccines less now than they did right after the vaccine rollout in 2021. They also underestimate the risk of getting COVID-19 more than before. ASAPH is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) …

by Jeremy Alfred

September 9, 2024

5 things to remember with at-home COVID-19 testing

PCR tests are superior but may indicate a past infection, antigen tests may work past their expiration date, not all COVID-19 kits need nasal swabs, and the test is only reliable when the directions are followed exactly and the testing is done within the correct post-infection time frame.

by Jeremy Alfred

September 6, 2024

What is new about the latest COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1?

According to the CDC’s COVID-19 virus surveillance system, a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called KP.3.1.1 has become increasingly dominant in the U.S. The strain emerged at the end of May 2024 and is currently estimated to account for 42.2% of all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. The SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 strain has evolved from …

by Jeremy Alfred

May 29, 2024

Are your covid test results shared with your insurance?

Medical providers may inform your insurance company of your results if additional treatments, tests, or medical appointments are needed based on the results.

by Jeremy Alfred