FDA gives green light to a rapid, at-home COVID-19 test. Health experts say it s a game-changer
On Tuesday, the FDA gave the Ellume rapid COVID-19 test emergency use authorization. It s the first over-the-counter test to deliver at-home results. Author: Adriana De Alba Updated: 5:39 PM EST December 16, 2020
It’s a critical step toward battling the coronavirus.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to the first over-the-counter, rapid at-home COVID-19 test developed by Australian manufacturer Ellume.
The rapid test delivers results straight to your smartphone device in about 15 minutes. Dr. Brooke Rossheim, a public health specialist with the Virginia Dept. of Health, called it a game-changer.