The results of many of those at-home tests are not reported to health authorities to be included in official counts of the virus' spread. That leaves some worried that the number of infections may be undercounted.
As COVID-19 infections surge across Ohio to levels not seen since last winter, many residents are using at-home self-administered tests to determine whether it's safe to go to work or gather for holiday celebrations.
As COVID-19 infections surge across Northeast Ohio to levels not seen since last winter, many residents are using at-home self-administered tests to determine whether it's safe to go to work or gather for holiday celebrations.
Last week Northeast Ohioans scoured pharmacy shelves and doctor’s office websites looking for COVID-19 tests. This week, we’re beginning to get the results back, and case counts reported over the weekend show a number of infections not seen since last winter.