Use of at-home COVID-19 tests — U.S. August 23, 2021–March 12, 2022

Rader, Benjamin; Gertz, Autumn; Iuliano, A. Danielle; Gilmer, M Matthew; Wronski, Laura; Astley, Christina M.; Sewalk, Kara; Varrelman, Tanner J.; Cohen, Jon; Parikh, Rishika; Reese, Heather E.; Reed, Carrie; Brownstein, John S.

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Use of at-home COVID-19 tests — U.S. August 23, 2021–March 12, 2022

March 25, 2022
By Rader, Benjamin ; Gertz, Autumn ; Iuliano, A. Danielle ; ...
Series: MMWR; v. 71, ER, 3/25/22

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Rader, Benjamin ; Gertz, Autumn ; Iuliano, A. Danielle ; Gilmer, M Matthew ; Wronski, Laura ; Astley, Christina M. ; Sewalk, Kara ; Varrelman, Tanner J. ; Cohen, Jon ; Parikh, Rishika ; Reese, Heather E. ; Reed, Carrie ; Brownstein, John S. Less -
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What is already known about this topic? At-home rapid COVID-19 antigen tests (at-home tests) have become widely available in the U.S.

What is added by this report? A rapid increase in U.S. at-home test use occurred between the SARS-CoV-2 Delta- and Omicron-predominant periods; at-home test use was lower among persons who self-identified as Black, were aged ≥75 years, had lower incomes, and had a high school level education or less. Commonly reported reasons for using at-home tests included exposure concerns and symptoms.

What are the implications for public health practice? COVID-19 tTesting, including at-home tests, along with Prevention measures such as quarantine and isolation when warranted, wearing a well-fitted mask when recommended after a positive test or known exposure, and staying up to date with vaccination can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Providing reliable and low-cost or free at-home test kits to underserved populations with otherwise limited access to COVID-19 tTesting could assist with continued Prevention efforts.

Suggested citation for this article: Rader B, Gertz A, Iuliano AD, et al. Use of At-Home COVID-19 Tests — U.S. August 23, 2021–March 12, 2022. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 25 March 2022.

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MMWR; v. 71, ER, 3/25/22
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