/news/tags/covid-19-testing COVID-19 testing en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:59:17 GMT /npr-news/2022-12-15/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-again-by-mail People are gathering indoors for the holidays, and there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The federal government says you should test often to try to prevent the spread of the virus. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:59:17 GMT /npr-news/2022-12-15/you-can-order-free-covid-tests-again-by-mail 91¸ŁŔű Staff /news/health/2022-11-01/why-you-shouldnt-throw-out-that-expired-covid-test-just-yet The expiration date printed on the free COVID-19 test distributed by the federal government may not be telling the full story. The FDA earlier this year approved a request from the manufacturer to extend expiration dates. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:53:49 GMT /news/health/2022-11-01/why-you-shouldnt-throw-out-that-expired-covid-test-just-yet Tana Weingartner /news/health-science/2022-08-01/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Experts say there are steps you can take to improve accuracy and prevent getting a false negative on a COVID-19 test. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:29:26 GMT /news/health-science/2022-08-01/how-can-i-avoid-getting-a-false-negative-covid-19-test-result Lisa Ryan /news/health-science/2022-02-24/ohios-health-leader-warns-against-complacency-as-covid-situation-improves-in-ohio Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says masks and vaccinations are still important tools to fight COVID-19. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:11:25 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-24/ohios-health-leader-warns-against-complacency-as-covid-situation-improves-in-ohio Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2022-01-31/175-000-free-rapid-covid-19-tests-available-to-underserved-areas-in-ohio The Ohio Department of Health is making more no-charge COVID-19 rapid tests available for home delivery to households in traditionally underserved areas. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:44:46 GMT /news/health-science/2022-01-31/175-000-free-rapid-covid-19-tests-available-to-underserved-areas-in-ohio Stephanie Czekalinski /news/2022-01-21/morning-headlines-stark-county-covid-testing-site-to-close-intel-confirms-20-billion-central-ohio-chip-factory Stark County’s COVID testing site will close Friday at noon; state officials have confirmed plans for a multi-billion-dollar computer chip manufacturing facility to be built in central Ohio; state health officials say that while COVID-19 case and hospitalizations are dropping in Cuyahoga County, the state continues to see high numbers of the omicron variant; and more stories. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:59:04 GMT /news/2022-01-21/morning-headlines-stark-county-covid-testing-site-to-close-intel-confirms-20-billion-central-ohio-chip-factory Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2022-01-20/the-covid-wave-in-ohio-is-shifting-southward Hospitalizations are down in Northern Ohio but going up in Southern Ohio. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:32:46 GMT /news/health-science/2022-01-20/the-covid-wave-in-ohio-is-shifting-southward Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2022-01-19/the-federal-government-is-distributing-free-covid-19-tests-heres-how-to-get-them The tests are completely no charge for shipping and customers will not have to enter a credit card to receive the tests. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:09:31 GMT /news/health-science/2022-01-19/the-federal-government-is-distributing-free-covid-19-tests-heres-how-to-get-them Stephanie Czekalinski /news/2022-01-19/morning-headlines-clevelands-covid-testing-site-to-close-akron-rep-emilia-sykes-announces-run-for-congress Due to a drop in demand, Cleveland’s mass COVID testing site will close on Sunday; ex-Ohio House Democratic Leader Emilia Sykes says she’s running for Congress; gay rights advocate Jim Obergefell says he’s running for a seat in the Ohio legislature; and more stories. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:57:19 GMT /news/2022-01-19/morning-headlines-clevelands-covid-testing-site-to-close-akron-rep-emilia-sykes-announces-run-for-congress Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-01-14/morning-headlines-akrons-covid-testing-site-to-close-hiram-ends-partnership-with-hudson-schools The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Summa Health’s Akron headquarters will close Sunday due to a steep drop in demand; Hudson schools is losing a partner in its college credit courses following a scandal surrounding parents’ angry reaction to a writing prompt; The Cleveland Clinic is pledging $50 million to help make city homes safe from lead paint; and more stories. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:51:18 GMT /news/2022-01-14/morning-headlines-akrons-covid-testing-site-to-close-hiram-ends-partnership-with-hudson-schools Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser