A government advisory panel is urging the health ministry to allow the online sales of authorized COVID-19 antigen test kits in Japan, much like in the United States and in some European countries.

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 ...

The health ministry can start the process to officially approve online sales of rapid antigen test kits, after its expert panel on COVID-19 response green-lit the move on Aug. 17. The ministry said it ...

The FDA has issued emergency authorizations to 12 antibody tests for the virus. As federal officials gradually begin reopening the country, expanded testing is central to the conversation. Until now, ...

ZURICH/BERLIN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Countries straining to contain a second wave of COVID-19 are turning to faster, cheaper but less accurate tests to avoid the delays and shortages that have plagued ...

Throughout the U.S., many have noticed it's pretty hard right now to get your hands on those over-the-counter rapid COVID tests. But the Biden administration is hoping to offer some relief. Today, it ...

Antigen test kits for research use, which are sold on the internet, are seen in this Sept. 9, 2022, photo. (Mainichi/Go Kumagai) The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have ...