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NEWS!
First AT-Home #COVID19 test EUA
NOTE: NOT a cheap test for frequent testing
BUT - these tests like this from @LuciraHealth and @HomodeusInc will be crucial fo entry screening when very high sensitivity/confirmation is needed -ie Nursing homes.https://www.lucirahealth.com/
Tests like this will *HOPEFULLY* grease the wheels for other tests to make it into the home. But again - this isn't even the conversation we should be having... we need these tests to be evaluated as PUBLIC HEALTH TOOLS. Not medical diagnostic tools.https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab/status/1328873625894719489?s=20 …
A bit more news on this...
This will thus far only be available with prescription... WTF? No COVID test today should require a prescription @US_FDA
This is an all in one device and I expect it may be expensive and won’t be available widely for while
So it’s a baby step
Congratulations!
Do you know if there will be a requirement or mechanism for reporting the result to state departments of health?
There's likely an app associated with it. I prefer the tests that will be entirely voluntary reporting - assuming we can get them to huge numbers of people
For anyone else curious: - Swab your nose - Place in vial - Wait 30-minutes Also: - Single use, disposable - Less than $50
Much cheaper than what they were selling at Costco.
What is the price point?
Lucira says on their website they are aiming for less than $50
Good news but not a game changer. And why this test instead of others that would make a bigger dent in the current surge?
@SteveFDA
By requiring prescriptions and reporting, this tool is for all practical purposes useless to adequately screen the public for contagion. You would get your data with a confirmatory PCR. Maddening hoops that will cost lives.
@JoeBiden @KamalaHarris
@RonaldKlain
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