The U.S. FDA reported that antigen tests available in the market remain effective against Omicron and its subvariants, despite the virus's continued evolution.
Richard Creager emphasized that DIY COVID-19 tests are still performing well against circulating Omicron spinoffs, due to the stability of the protein they detect.
As individuals accumulate immunity, the peak of their viral load may occur later, potentially affecting the accuracy of rapid tests during the early stages of illness.
Despite some concerns regarding new variants, a task force concluded that at-home COVID-19 tests continue to detect the virus effectively as it evolves.
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