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Abbott’s $5 Rapid Test Hopes to Bring Back Normalcy

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Abbott's $5 Rapid Test Hopes to Bring Back Normalcy

Photo: Downloaded from Abbott Official Site. Article by Hannah C.

Abbott Labs designed a COVID-19 antigen test that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who issued Emergency Use Authorization for the test. It is the most affordable rapid test at $5 and does not require machinery.

The BinaxNOW test is a simple swab test that produces results within 15 minutes. The company also developed a complimentary free app, NAVICA, to display a digital heath pass when people test negative for coronavirus. […]