Rapid COVID Tests Reliable in Close Contacts Without Symptoms

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Two widely used SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests can reliably be used to test close contacts for infectiousness from the fifth day after infection, even when have not yet developed symptoms, according to a Dutch study. The Veritor and Biosensor lateral-flow rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests are used by the Dutch public […]

Health Apps, Vaccine Certificates Riding to Rescue of Air Travel

LONDON (Reuters) – Governments and airlines in Europe are hoping that vaccine certificates and digital health apps can help make travel for the masses a reality again this summer after a year of COVID-19 restrictions. What options are being considered, how do they work and what are the concerns? WHAT IS NEEDED AND WHY? Currently […]