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Can You Buy An At-Home COVID Test? [UPDATED]
UPDATE: In the hours after this article was posted, the FDA issued an emergency authorization of Ellume’s OTC COVID test. This marks the FDA’s first approval of an over-the-counter coronavirus diagnostic test.
The short answer is no. Although articles have begun to pop up indicating that at-home COVID-19 testing kits are on the way, the odds that you can actually get one any time soon are slim to none.
A handful of companies are developing testing kits to be used at home, but the one that seems closest to hitting the market is made by Lucira Health. Lucira’s test would allow concerned individuals to take their own nasal swabs and then give positive or negative results in under an hour. This equipment has been authorized by the FDA, which is a good start, but as Lucira’s website puts it, “we hope to have our product available in the next few months.”
Even when Lucira’s test does go on sale, you won’t be able to just go to lucirahealth.com and place an order. On the contrary, you will need a doctor’s prescription. If you have to go to a physician’s office anyway to exhibit symptoms, then what is the point?
As far as things you can buy right now to determine a potential COVID diagnosis, Amazon does offer a SARS CoV-2 specimen collection kit. You can theoretically collect a sample in this kit and send it away for analysis, although you should probably determine where you can send it first.
SARS-CoV-2 Specimen Collection Kit w/Nasal Swab & Tube, Sterile, 50 Kits/Unit — $127
Honestly at this point your best “home testing kit” is an infrared thermometer:
iMounTEK Digital Infrared Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer — $29.99
If you run a fever, and show other symptoms such as chest pain or loss of smell, then it is a good bet you have COVID-19. This should be enough information for you, unless you need to present a positive test as proof in order to work or travel. In that case, then you will just have to go to the doctor’s office, hospital, or drive-through clinic like everyone else.
When it comes to shopping for your best friend, mom, girlfriend, or any other leading lady in your circle, we’ve got you covered. Shop the best gift ideas for women with this holiday gift guide. All products are available on Amazon!
Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette — $41.69
Surprise the makeup enthusiast in your life with this beautiful neutral eyeshadow palette.
UGG Women’s Maxi Curly Platform Slipper — $129.95
Cozy up with these UGG sherpa slippers that will keep you warm all winter long.
Give the gift of glowing skin with this perfect addition to your skincare routine.
Floerns Women’s Notch Collar Short Sleeve Sleepwear Two Piece Pajama Set — $31.99
Comfortable sleep set that is cozy and cute.
SOL DE JANEIRO Bum Bum Cream and Mini Hair Mask Bundle — $48
A moisturizing lotion that rejuvenates the skin during the dry winter months.
Give the gift of this Pillow Talk icons set. Includes four favorite lip secrets from the collection.
CLOUD by ARIANA GRANDE — $56.99
Like an airy dream, Ariana Grande Cloud is a creamy, soft and luxurious perfume with a high-class scent. Fresh and uplifting bergamot orange, rich lavender and juicy pear create a bright opening.
REVLON One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush, Black — $42.74
A hair product any beauty buff would love.
YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler w/MagSlider Lid — $35
An ideal gift for a girl who’s always on the go!
amika Outta Sight Nourishing Must-Haves Set — $47
These must-haves are essential for every step of your hair care routine. Cleanse with normcore signature shampoo, moisturize with the nourishing mask, and refresh your style with perk up dry shampoo.
Grande Cosmetics Lash Envy AM/PM Mini Set — $26
This lash enhancing liquid eyeliner and serum promote the appearance of longer looking lashes.
A great stocking stuffer and always an everyday must-have.
You can never go wrong with a good pair of earrings, let alone at this price!
In 2022, Santa hats are out. Silly turkey hats are in.
I was on Amazon looking for things to do over Thanksgiving with relatives (eventually landing on the brand new game Christmas Categories) when I came across this:
Kangaroo Plush Thanksgiving Day Roasted Turkey Hat Tan — $8.95
My first thought was that it creates the perfect opportunity for someone in the family to recreate the classic Monica turkey head scene from Friends:
Then I realized that there are many ways you can have fun with the turkey hat Thanksgiving. When you play games, you can decide in advance that the loser has to wear the turkey hat. Or perhaps you can start a tradition that whoever carves the turkey each year gets to wear the turkey hat. The possibilities are endless!
No matter how you are spending the holiday this year (with funny turkey hat, or sans funny turkey hat), the We Know Products team wishes you a very happy Thanksgiving!
If you go on Amazon and search for “handheld massager,” you will find dozens and dozens of clones of the same $100 massage gun. My immediate reaction upon seeing this was that there is no longer any innovation in the massager industry. Instead of actually investing in R&D to come up with more advanced ways to help customers, massager companies seem content to copy one another and compete on price.
One company gives me hope. That company is NAIPO, a well-known massager brand whose stated mission is to help people all over the world “Find Well-being.” NAIPO’s latest handheld massager features a brand new design that provides added value for the user. While it is still a percussion massager, its sleek comfort-grip handle grants access to otherwise inaccessible areas of the body. It also features 5 interchangeable massager heads so that you are able to treat each acupuncture point with the best possible massage.
This attention to detail creates a truly customizable experience. After a workout or just a long day at work, you can choose from 5 different speed levels and 5 different working modes, from gentle relaxation to vigorous, deep-tissue massage. By virtue of the extended front grip, you can give exactly the right type of massage to previously neglected muscles all over your body.
A common complaint about percussion massagers is the noise level that can make it awkward or even impossible to use in public. The new NAIPO handheld massager is different. Unlike its competitors, it provides amazing results with only a single massage head. This has the twin effect of reducing noise levels and making it lighter and therefore less unwieldy, a huge plus especially for older users.
The NAIPO XF-5120 handheld massager will be available for purchase soon, and at $52.99 it is inarguably cheaper than similar products on the market. You get your very own either at NAIPO’s own storefront on naipocare.com or on Walmart.com. Stay tuned for more updates!
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