Fraud related to the virus has been a problem since the pandemic began, and the rapid spread of Omicron has created new opportunities.
Tag: Tests (Medical)
For Coronavirus Testing, the Nose May Not Always Be Best
As Omicron spreads, some experts are calling for a switch to saliva-based tests, which may detect infections days earlier than nasal swabs do.
US Refines Tool to Evaluate ‘Havana Syndrome’ Cases
The tool, essentially a standardized battery of questions and medical tests, can help determine the kind of care needed by people affected by the “anomalous health incidents.”
Racing to Stop Omicron, Countries Rely on At-Home Antigen Tests
Countries aim keep up with the variant’s rapid pace of transmission, marking a shift from viewing P.C.R. testing as the primary method of diagnosis.
Djokovic Admits False Statement on Australia Travel Document
The tennis star also said he had participated in an interview and a photo shoot even after testing positive for the coronavirus, in an apparent violation of rules in his native Serbia.
Djokovic Says He Did Interview and Photo Shoot Even After Testing Positive
The tennis star released a statement that he said would clarify “misinformation” as the Australian authorities weigh whether to deport him.
Covid Tests Probed After 100s on 2 Italy-India Flights Test Positive
Some 300 passengers on two flights who tested positive for the coronavirus upon landing in the northern city of Amritsar are being retested.
Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
A new study adds to evidence that common rapid tests may fail to detect some Omicron cases in the first days of infection.
Making Sense of Covid Changes
What experts say about new C.D.C. rules and rising case numbers.
Testing Site in Connecticut Is Forced to Close After Gun Threat
Another location nearby also shut down after the crowd grew agitated.