Diagnostics startup Everlywell launching at-home coronavirus testing kits
The Texas-based home diagnostics startup Everlywell, featured on the popular entrepreneur show Shark Tank, has announced that they will soon be launching at-home coronavirus testing sample kits for users, with samples being collected via swab-based collection equipment and protected for safe transport to certified labs testing for COVID-19. Test results will be delivered online within 48 hours.
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