I recently stumbled across this new COVID test that apparently can be used for travelers returning to the U.S. from foreign countries (i.e., subject to the CDC rules). I have not seen anyone mention this kit on social media so . . . caveat emptor!

The Kit is called RapidReturn from City Health. It appears that the kit works in similar fashion to the Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services that has been used extensively by visitors returning from the BVI to the U.S.

RapidReturn COVID-19 Test Kit

NewsWire Press Release about RapidReturn COVID-19 Test Kit

One bit of information I did not see (and I have e-mailed them for clarification) - they say the test kit is "Shelf Stable" but don't indicate how long it is viable. That has been an issue with the eMed/Binax test kits. I will post if/when I get a response from them.

If anyone has experience with this kit, please add to this thread!


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I received a response to my e-mail (which in itself was refreshing). They responded that the kits they are selling now have an expiration date of 3/30/2022 so their expiration appears to be about 6 months.

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The kit is apparently the Quidel Quick Vue test with a proctor service.

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This test does not require an app to be loaded in order to process the test. "You just need a device with internet access and a camera."