When did this product enter the public eye

The first COVID-19 test entered the public eye in January 2020, when the Chinese government announced that it had developed a test for the virus. The test was initially used to screen people who had been in contact with people who had been infected with the virus. However, it was not widely available until March 2020, when the World Health Organization (WHO) approved the test for use in public health settings.

The first COVID-19 test in the United States was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC test was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2020. However, the CDC test was not widely available until April 2020, when the FDA authorized the use of rapid tests.

Rapid tests are now available in many pharmacies and grocery stores. These tests are less accurate than the CDC test, but they are more convenient. Rapid tests can be used to screen people who have symptoms of COVID-19. They can also be used to screen people who have been in contact with people who have been infected with the virus.

The COVID-19 test has been a critical tool in the fight against the pandemic. The test has allowed public health officials to track the spread of the virus and to identify people who need to be isolated. The test has also allowed people to know if they have been infected with the virus, so that they can take steps to protect themselves and others.