COVID hospitalizations rose in the US in September 2025 and wastewater levels increased in multiple states. Home tests remain useful during surges. Aptitude received FDA 510(k) clearance for a next-generation Metrix COVID test. The clearance cites 3-fold higher sensitivity versus the predicate device.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Are COVID tests still useful in 2025?
- A: Yes. Home tests remain useful during surges, and new cleared tests offer improved detection for early action.
- Q: What is new about Aptitude’s Metrix COVID test?
- A: It received FDA 510(k) clearance as a next-generation test with 3-fold higher sensitivity versus the predicate device.
- Q: Why are hospitalizations rising in September 2025?
- A: COVID hospitalizations rose in the US as wastewater levels increased in multiple states, signaling growing community transmission.