FDA authorizes over-the-counter coronavirus test
Posted on AllSides March 5th, 2021
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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 test for home and other over-the-counter uses.
Why it matters: The single-use test, developed by Cue Health, may increase the availability of reliable coronavirus tests in the United States, potentially allowing Americans to avoid trips to the doctor’s office or a testing site.
By the numbers: The FDA said the test correctly identified 96% of positive coronavirus samples from individuals who had symptoms and correctly identified 100% of positive samples from asymptomatic people.