FDA Authorizes At-Home Nasal Swab For COVID-19

The video discusses the FDA's authorization of Everlywell's COVID-19 nasal swab testing kit for emergency use. The kit allows for at-home sample collection and can be used with multiple diagnostic tests at various labs. The process involves an online screening, review by a healthcare provider, and sample shipment to authorized labs, with results available online. The FDA highlights increased patient access and reduced exposure risk. The kit, priced at $135, will be available later this month, with results expected in three to five days.

What is the purpose of the Everlywell nasal swab testing kit?

What steps must a person take if they think they might have the coronavirus?

What benefits does the FDA director mention regarding the authorization of the at-home collection kit?

How long does the overall testing process take according to Everlywell?

What is the cost of the COVID-19 test kit mentioned in the text?