rapid – Everett Post

President Biden to make at-home rapid tests free in new COVID plan

Thursday, December 2 by ABC News

Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)(WASHINGTON) -- As cases rise in the colder months and amid concerns of a new COVID-19 variant, President Joe Biden announced a plan Thursday for a winter coronavirus strategy that includes making at-home rapid tests free, extending the... Read More.

‘Rapid evolution’ of tuskless elephants caused by ivory trade, scientists say

Thursday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Ivory poaching has led to a "rapid evolution" of tuskless African elephants, as elephants without tusks were far more likely to survive during the height of the ivory trade, according to new research. Much of the distress on the species occurred during... Read More.

Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits recalled over concerns of false positives

Wednesday, October 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ellume is recalling nearly 200,000 rapid at-home COVID-19 antigen tests out of concerns over an abnormally high rate of false positives observed from certain lots of its tests. Roughly 427,000 test kits, including thousands sent to retailers and some provided to the... Read More.

White House promises more rapid COVID-19 tests amid supply shortage

Friday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With at-home rapid COVID-19 tests hard to come by and many stores limiting purchases, the White House on Friday acknowledged the current supply crunch, promising to double the number of rapid tests available for sale within the next two months. "You’re right that... Read More.

Out-of-control wildfire destroys town of Greenville, California, as dry, gusty conditions encourage rapid spread

Thursday, August 5 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) — Wildfires in the West have spread so rapidly amid continuing dry, gusty conditions that a Northern California town has been destroyed. Firefighters had made progress on containing the Dixie Fire, the largest in California, which has been burning near Feather River Canyon... Read More.

Dixie Fire, California’s largest, forces evacuations amid a rapid spread

Sunday, July 25 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- More than 100 people were forced out of their homes overnight as California's largest wildfire continues to spread at a rapid pace. The Dixie Fire has now expanded to more than 190,000 acres -- increasing by 20,000 acres in just 24 hours... Read More.

Rapid school reopenings may have led to thousands of COVID cases, hundreds of deaths in Texas

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) -- A plan to rapidly reopen schools in Texas may have contributed to thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths, according to an analysis by economists and public policy experts from the University of Kentucky. The analysis, which has not yet been... Read More.

Over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid tests to be sent to major pharmacies this week

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Store shelves at pharmacies across the county will soon be filled with affordable, quick, at-home coronavirus test kits. BinaxNOW, a rapid COVID test made by Abbott Laboratories, was shipped Monday to major pharmaceutical chains, including Walgreens, CVS and Walmart, to be sold... Read More.

FDA authorizes rapid, non-prescription COVID-19 tests

Thursday, April 1 by ABC News

By MATTHEW VANN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- More Americans will soon be able to purchase over-the-counter rapid coronavirus tests without a prescription at their local pharmacy or retail store following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of two more at-home... Read More.

Experts say vaccine rollout, cheap fares may lead to more rapid air travel rebound

Tuesday, January 12 by ABC News

By MINA KAJI and AMANDA MAILE, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The coronavirus pandemic ravaged the airline industry -- plummeting demand to historic lows which resulted in the loss of billions in revenue and thousands of jobs. The International Air Transport Association... Read More.

Texas launches program to give rapid COVID-19 tests to small businesses

Tuesday, December 8 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas announced a new program to give COVID-19 rapid tests to small businesses as part of an effort to keep them open as the virus rages through the state.Gov. Greg Abbott... Read More.

Airline offers free rapid tests in attempt at COVID-free flights

Tuesday, November 17 by ABC News

By GENEVIEW SHAW BROWN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For even the most experienced travelers, getting on a plane during a pandemic is bound to give pause. One airline is attempting to ease travelers' minds by testing each passenger for COVID-19... Read More.

Stories tagged with: rapid

President Biden to make at-home rapid tests free in new COVID plan

‘Rapid evolution’ of tuskless elephants caused by ivory trade, scientists say

Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits recalled over concerns of false positives

White House promises more rapid COVID-19 tests amid supply shortage

Out-of-control wildfire destroys town of Greenville, California, as dry, gusty conditions encourage rapid spread

Dixie Fire, California’s largest, forces evacuations amid a rapid spread

Rapid school reopenings may have led to thousands of COVID cases, hundreds of deaths in Texas

Over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid tests to be sent to major pharmacies this week

FDA authorizes rapid, non-prescription COVID-19 tests

Experts say vaccine rollout, cheap fares may lead to more rapid air travel rebound

Texas launches program to give rapid COVID-19 tests to small businesses

Airline offers free rapid tests in attempt at COVID-free flights

Latest Local News

Change In Weather Underway – Bundle Up

A 14-Year-Old Was Taken Into Custody On 6 Felony Charges After Threatening 3 Schools In The Mukilteo School District

Flooding Ending With Drier Cooler Weather On The Way

Tis The Season: Downtown Everett Holiday Kickoff Event

Follow Us on Facebook