While the distribution of vaccines has helped manage the spread of COVID-19, the pandemic is still not over yet. By now, everyone has heard of all the ways to stay protected:
- Wash your hands.
- Wear a mask.
- Get vaccinated.
- Stay home when sick.
- Limit travel as much as possible.
These important safety precautions have been ingrained in us for the past two years and are still essential for limiting the spread of the virus as much as possible.
Another great way to keep yourself and others safe is through at-home COVID testing. Testing used to have to be done in a hospital setting and was only accessible to those who were symptomatic or who were a close contact of a positive case. However, as we learn more about the virus, new ways of managing it have been discovered. This includes at-home testing.
If you’ve had a COVID test at some point over the past two years, you likely still remember how it felt to have the swab up your nose. While it may not be the most pleasant feeling, frequent testing is a fantastic way of managing coronavirus. Here are some benefits that new at-home testing options provide.
Privacy and Comfort of Being at Home
Getting tested at home is a much more comfortable and convenient option than going into the hospital to be tested. At-home tests also eliminate the possibility of spreading COVID in order to get tested if you are, in fact, positive.
If you aren’t comfortable doing the test yourself, some healthcare facilities offer concierge testing. This means that someone will come to your home and do the test for you
Gives Peace of Mind
Even if you are not symptomatic and are fully vaccinated, having the peace of mind that you are COVID negative can reduce feelings of anxiety. This is especially important if you have children, they too can benefit from at home testing, SureScreen RAT Tests for kids make it easy and comfortable for children to be tested. Giving you and your family peace of mind work you in a large office with lots of people, or if your family has recently travelled.
The likelihood of spreading COVID-19 is significantly decreased for those who are vaccinated but it is still possible to carry and transfer the virus. Having the certainty that you do not have COVID is the only way to ensure that you are not spreading it.
It is Fairly Inexpensive and Quick
Rapid Antigen tests are much less expensive than PCR tests, making them a lot more accessible. However, it’s important to note that rapid tests are less accurate than PCR tests and have a higher likelihood of delivering a false negative or a false positive. Having a PCR test done is recommended if you are symptomatic, whereas rapid tests are best for asymptomatic individuals who need the test for work, travel, or peace of mind.
At-home tests provide rapid results, which means you can have the confidence of knowing you are negative within minutes as opposed to the hours or days it can take to get your results back from the hospital. This means fewer sick days, missed events, and overall worry.
