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Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations and Booster Shots in 2024
Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, including booster shot recommendations, to protect yourself and your community.
Is It OK to Stop Worrying about COVID?
A recent article from BU Today, Boston University’s daily news website, posed the question, is it OK to stop worrying about COVID? This shift in mindset doesn’t mean ignoring COVID-19; instead, it involves adapting our approach to fit the current reality.
Predicted Seasonal Surges of COVID-19 in the Winter of 2024
Rapid testing remains our primary way to remain vigilant against new variant outbreaks and spreading of the virus during seasonal trends which hit in waves.
The Rise in COVID-19 Spread During Back-to-School Season and the Role of Rapid Testing
As the back-to-school season arrives, parents, educators, and public health officials brace for a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases. August and September mark a time when students return to crowded classrooms, interact closely with peers, and potentially bring home viruses that contribute to community spread. This annual transition, while eagerly anticipated by students and families, poses significant challenges in managing the spread of contagious illnesses, particularly COVID-19.
Spread Aloha, NOT Covid: ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Now Available on Amazon.com
Spread Aloha, NOT Covid: Oceanit announces that the FDA-authorized ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Test is now available on Amazon.com to consumers across the United States.
ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Tests Donated to Maui Fire Victims
“Oceanit is deeply committed to the well-being of our communities, and we stand with our friends in Lahaina during this challenging time. Our donation of test kits is a small gesture, but we hope it will make a significant difference in the lives of those affected by the fire,” said Dr. Patrick K. Sullivan, Oceanit CEO.
PRESS RELEASE | Free ASSURE-100 Rapid Tests for Kūpuna and At-Risk Hawai’i Residents as Federal Support Ends
On May 11 the US government will end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency covering free Covid-19 tests. In response, Oceanit plans to give free ASSURE-100 rapid tests to Hawaii Kūpuna and residents who are at high risk for adverse effects from Covid-19.
IN THE NEWS | FDA Roundup: December 23, 2022
On December 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided an “at-a-glance summary” of news from around the agency, which included the over-the-counter EUA for ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 At-Home Tests.
PRESS RELEASE | Oceanit’s ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Test Receives FDA Over-The-Counter Authorization
On December 22, 2022, Oceanit’s ASSURE-100 received FDA Over-The-Counter authorization. The ASSURE-100 Rapid COVID-19 Home Test authorization, an over-the-counter home test, comes ten months after initial point-of-care EUA was granted on February 28, 2022.