COVID Test on Shabbat

Question

Can one take a home COVID test on Shabbat?

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Answers

  1. The generally accepted ruling is that it is permissible to take a COVID test on Shabbat only if you are not feeling well. But if you are feeling fine and you want to take a test just to ascertain that you really are healthy, it is better to refrain from taking it on Shabbat.

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