Why are rapid tests for COVID-19 in such short supply? - News Summed Up

Why are rapid tests for COVID-19 in such short supply?


At-home rapid antigen tests are reselling for triple the retail price on some digital marketplaces. Who’s making at-home rapid antigen tests? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has authorized at least 12 rapid antigen tests that can be conducted at home without requiring a prescription. Many have pointed fingers at the FDA for its slow approval of rapid antigen tests early on in the pandemic. It’s not just the U.S. — demand for rapid antigen tests is skyrocketing around the world.


Source: Los Angeles Times January 08, 2022 15:17 UTC



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