The majority of school districts will also be closed, along with some liquor stores in states with stricter laws (which includes Massachusetts). It will also be harder to find banks open on Veterans Day 2015, however. Here is a larger list of those that will be closed on November 11 (via the Huffington Post). Bank First National; Bank of America
Sometimes, doctors do a throat culture instead of a rapid strep test. A throat culture is more accurate than a rapid strep test, but the results take longer (2-3 days) to come back.
Strep throats are diagnosed by the doctor by performing the rapid strep test. Strep sore throats are persistent and more severe, and can last an average of 7 to 10 days. It is important to take action immediately if you think you have a strep throat. This is because; strep throats that are left untreated can result in serious complications such as rheumatic fever and kidney disorders.