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The FDA has approved the first antigen test for COVID-19, which is faster and cheaper, potentially expanding testing capacity in the US. The Quidel Corporation's test uses nasal swabs and provides results in 15 minutes. In New York, Governor Cuomo announced increased safety measures for nursing homes, including regular testing of staff and restrictions on discharging COVID-19 patients to long-term care facilities. Over 5000 nursing home residents have died from COVID-19 in New York. The segment concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News for the health headlines.

What is the main advantage of the newly approved antigen test for COVID-19?

• It is more accurate than PCR tests.

• It provides results in 15 minutes.

• It requires no medical supervision.

• It can be used at home.

Which company developed the newly approved antigen test for COVID-19?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Moderna

• Pfizer

• Quidel Corporation

What new measure did New York implement to protect nursing home residents?

• Daily temperature checks for visitors

• Weekly testing of all residents

• Twice a week testing of nursing home staff

• Mandatory vaccination for all staff

What restriction did Governor Cuomo place on hospitals regarding COVID-19 patients?

• Hospitals must admit all COVID-19 patients.

• Hospitals cannot discharge COVID-19 patients to long-term care facilities.

• Hospitals can only discharge patients after a negative test.

• Hospitals must provide free treatment to COVID-19 patients.

Who partnered to provide the health headlines in the transcript?

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• National Institutes of Health

• Kaiser Health News