Still, he said a positive rapid test "would put you in line to get these new antiviral medications," including Remdesivir or Paxlovid. I've heard rapid tests don't work on Omicron, so what's the use? It's not entirely clear yet why the rapid tests don't seem to pick up Omicron as effectively as they picked up earlier variants. Doctors say swabbing the throat and cheek, along with the nose, can make rapid COVID-19 tests more effective. (Andy Wong/The Associated Press)That said, he points out some rapid tests have been found to perform better than others.

Source: CBC News April 07, 2022 13:00 UTC