Do COVID-19 tests still work after they expire? Here's how to tell.

COVID cases spiking as kids go back to school
FDA has extended expiration dates of some COVID test kits to up to 2 years
Abbott's BinaxNow tests now have 22 month shelf life
Flowflex COVID tests from Acon Labs good for 1 year past printed expiration
Expired tests may give inaccurate results, so check FDA site for updated expiration dates

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9/5/2023

Can you use expired Covid tests? What to know as hospitalizations rise and new variants spread

Expired at-home Covid tests may still be safe to use if the FDA has extended their expiration dates, according to the Food and Drug Administration, which provides a webpage listing the expiration information for each test brand; however, using expired tests increases the risk of inaccurate results.

9/6/2023

Can you still get free COVID tests in 2023? Here's what to know about your options.

As COVID-19 cases rise with the return of children to school, people are seeking free COVID test kits through various means, including mail and insurance coverage, while health authorities monitor the spread of new variants.

9/9/2023

Philadelphia Recalls Over 100,000 Faulty COVID Tests, Replaces Kits at City Hubs

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a recall for approximately 105,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits after discovering that they were invalid.

9/11/2023

Free COVID Tests Still Available at Pharmacies, Clinics Despite Expired Emergency Order

Free COVID-19 tests are still available at retail pharmacies and clinics, even though many at-home test kits have expired after the public health emergency ended on May 11.

9/13/2023

Updated COVID Boosters With Omicron Target Now Available, But Demand Uncertain

Americans can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the severity of symptoms, protect against current variants, and curb the risk of "long COVID."

9/20/2023

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available Again Starting Sept. 25

The federal government will resume offering free Covid-19 tests through the mail on September 25th, allowing households to order up to four test kits each, and also allocating $600 million to produce additional tests for distribution.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 12:00:00 PM