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COVID-19 Archive

COVID-19

Which test is best for COVID-19?

Updated January 5, 2021

So much about testing for COVID-19 is confusing—from the types and number of tests available to woefully incomplete information about testing and the changing options. Understanding the current choices can help you make an informed decision about how to proceed if you want to be tested.

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Vaccines for COVID-19 moving closer

Updated December 9, 2020

Scientists around the world are trying to engineer safe, effective, long-lasting vaccines to help the body block the virus that causes COVID-19. Three vaccine approaches out of more than 100 are among the first to be tested clinically in the United States.

Diseases & Conditions

Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus?

Updated November 6, 2020

If you are pregnant, naturally you have concerns about COVID-19 and its potential effects on you and your fetus or newborn. Although there is limited data on the new coronavirus and pregnancy, some questions can be answered.

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Sick child this school year? Planning for the inevitable during a pandemic

Updated October 22, 2020

Kids get sick: it happens, and most of the time it’s not cause for concern or alarm. But this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, every symptom will be scrutinized. Parents need to be aware of what to do when their child shows signs of illness this year.

Infectious diseases

Bracing for contact tracing

Updated October 22, 2020

As states reopen, contact tracing — locating and testing people known to have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 — will be an important tool to help contain further spread of illness. But how does it work, and what do you need to know about it?

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Coping with the loss of smell and taste

Updated October 19, 2020

A majority of people with mild or moderate COVID-19 have reported problems with their sense of smell, and a similar percentage reported changes in taste perception. The loss of these senses may be temporary, but it can take as long as a year for them to return, and some people will not regain them at all.

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How risky is using a public bathroom during the pandemic?

Updated August 24, 2020

If you are wondering whether it's safe to use a public restroom with the specter of COVID-19 hanging over us, your skepticism is justified. But maybe a restroom is just as safe (or unsafe) as any other indoor space at the moment. And there are things you can do to make your restroom visit less risky.

COVID-19

Avoiding COVID-19 when following the guidelines seems impossible

Updated July 30, 2020

By now people understand the measures intended to prevent the spread of coronavirus, yet people with certain conditions may not be able to follow these guidelines. Here are some suggestions that may help.

Infectious diseases

Driving across the country in a pandemic

Updated June 23, 2020

Driving halfway across the country may not seem enticing these days, but at the moment traveling by car is arguably safer than traveling by plane. If you're considering a road trip, some planning will make things easier — and safer.

COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ community: Rising to unique challenges

Updated April 30, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, the LGBTQ+ community faces specific difficulties that add stress to the situation. The resources gathered here can help.

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