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When should I take a Covid test?

Seattle Now

English - June 15, 2022 12:01 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 584 ratings
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By now we all know the drill when it comes to at home rapid Covid tests. You swab, you swirl, drip a few drops and wait 15 min. 

At-home tests are very convenient, but knowing when to take a test and how to think about the result is important. 

UW Medicine’s Dr. Helen Chu is here and will tell us how rapid tests can be helpful in reducing Covid cases.

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