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Just how accurate are rapid antigen tests? Two testing experts explain the latest data

  • Written by Nathaniel Hafer, Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School
imageOnce in short supply, rapid antigen tests are now available throughout the U.S.Boy_Anupong/Moment via Getty Images

As of May 2022, the U.S. is experiencing another uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. High rates of infection in Europeand Asia, along with the continued emergence of new sub-variants, such as omicron BA.4 and BA.5, raise concerns...

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