Don't give up hope though: There are still low- and no-cost options out there for folks who need test kits.Every test kit carries an expiration date, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now says some tests may be effective past that date based on additional information from test manufacturers. In fact, the agency maintains an online checklist of tests and their extended expiration dates, based on lot numbers.
Another piece of good news: Experts say the current at-home tests should be effective in detecting the new Eris variant , which currently causes about one in every five infections, according to CDC tracking data.Both variants are descendants of the Omicron variant, and current tests are designed to detect a part of the COVID virus that's less likely to mutate, experts say.
The CDC maintains a locator website where people can look for local no-cost COVID testing. You should also check your state or city health department's website for nearby testing programs.also might want to check and see if their private health insurance reimburses the cost of either an at-home test or a test performed at a clinic.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you should self-isolate for at least five days and wear a mask through day 10 following the test, the CDC recommends.
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