Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants - study
Recent research also suggests that users should swab their nostrils and not the throat or cheek when taking rapid antigen tests.
COVID-19 tests are pictured at the NG Biotech factory in Guipry-Messac as France experiences a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases due to the Omicron variant, France, January 12, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/STEPHANE MAHE)ByREUTERSUpdated: