At-home COVID-19 test gets 1st FDA authorization for over-counter sales

The first direct-to-consumer COVID-19 testing system has been authorized by the US FDA, paving the way to easier and more widespread diagnostics that don’t require a doctor’s prescription. The hope is that the LabCorp test will soon be available over-the-counter, in addition to existing availability online. COVID-19 testing has become a hot topic during the coronavirus pandemic, with demands for …