There is no denying the fact that the pandemic has brought much stress and tension to our lives. From fears for our health to financial strain to job insecurity, it has not been an easy year. But when you add to all that relationship tensions and divisions amongst family members, the stress may seem unbearable. …
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Whether you’ve gotten a positive test or have had close contact with someone who has, you’re stuck at home for the next 10-14 days and you’re not sure how you’re going to survive. Even though you made it through the national shutdown last spring, this time feels different. Regardless of if you’re at home with …
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Now that there are two approved vaccinations for the COVID-19 virus in the US, we are learning more about what the virus means for individual immunity as well as preventing community spread in the future. Vaccines will be available to everyone, regardless of whether or not someone has been infected with COVID-19. The goal of …
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Instances of false negatives and false positives after a COVID-19 test are rare, but it is important to better understand each and what they might mean for you. In order to protect yourself and the people around you, you should still wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times. FALSE NEGATIVES Though uncommon, …
Concerns about testing availability, risk of exposure, and the COVID-19 incubation period may all lead you to wonder about the recommendation for how often to get tested for COVID-19. Some employers, schools, and other places where larger gatherings occur may recommend or offer routine screenings. However, if you do not have access to routine screenings …
One of the biggest questions right now is: “Have I had COVID-19?” The COVID-19 antibody test is the test for determining whether or not you have proteins in your blood that show you have developed an immune response to the COVID-19 virus. The antibody test is a blood test that looks for proteins, also known …
