With Covid-19 tests hard to find in many parts of the country and the Omicron variant spreading rapidly, health experts are advising those with symptoms to isolate themselves if they even only suspect they have the virus
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And with the recent news that rapid antigen tests may lag in detecting positive cases when compared to PCR tests, the best time to take a rapid test may be a day or two after symptoms arrive, epidemiologist Dr. Michael Mina said Thursday."The important thing is, when you feel symptoms, assume you're positive at this point, especially with Omicron being so prevalent," Mina said in an interview with telehealth company eMed, where he is chief medical officer.
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