While they’re caused by two different viruses, COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses which present very similar symptoms. But if you’re experiencing a cough or fever during ...

The FDA has extended the shelf life for some COVID-19 tests. Now that allergy season is here, many are finding themselves with symptoms asking: Is it allergies or a cold? COVID? Something else? Since ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We’re in the middle of the flu season and COVID cases are also picking up. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID and flu combination test for ...

Breaking out the tissues? It's that time of year! But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? As the weather changes, we can start feeling under the weather too — but while each illness has a ...

The U.S. government is mailing out another round of free COVID tests to households that sign up. Older COVID tests still may be in your cupboard and OK to use, but you must verify the test’s ...

The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know. By Dani Blum As the government ships out another round of free Covid tests, some appear to have arrived already ...

At-home tests that can tell you if you have the flu or COVID-19 are readily available this winter season. Many different brands are available at major pharmacies and retailers nationwide, as well as ...

Testing positive for COVID-19 is not exactly a positive experience. After all, wanting to go viral these days doesn’t tend to mean wanting to be infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

The tests detect COVID-19 and flu strains A and B. They use a nose swab and a solution mix, which you drop into the test tube ...

This summer, we’ve seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Consequently, beginning in late September, the federal government will allow households to order four free test kits at COVIDTests.gov. Until then, ...