¿Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo bebidas?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no …
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. …
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ➡️ The impact of pandemic …
¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
Sí. Absolutamente. Se puede contraer COVID-19 compartiendo un vaso para beber– aún si el vaso contiene alcohol. El virus que causa COVID-19 está presente en la saliva de una persona que está infectada, y aunque no es el modo de transmisión más común, si puede transmitir oralmente. La concentración de alcohol en una bebida no …
Tiempos aproximados para recibir una dosis infecciosa para alguien sin infección de COVID-19
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en EspañolHeidi Schutz, PhD
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and Spread
Guest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. …
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ➡️ The impact of pandemic …
¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
Enlace a la publicación original de Facebook
Why do some people not get COVID when everyone around them has it?
Biology/Immunity Infection and SpreadGuest Author Jessica Williams-Nguyen, PhD
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. …
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing Videos
Chana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ➡️ The impact of pandemic …
¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
TLDR; Many things impact infection risk, including vaccination status, prior exposures, genetics, and the specific details of one’s contact with infected people. Even when conditions seem ideal for transmission, it’s not a done deal. This is why, if COVID comes to your home, it’s worth trying to limit spread. And sometimes, you just get lucky. …
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 05-07-22
Health & Wellness Infection and Spread Masks Testing and Contact Tracing VideosChana Davis, PhD, Contributing Writer
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ➡️ The impact of pandemic …
¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
Live COVID Q&A with Those Nerdy Girls of Dear Pandemic Featuring Nerdy Girls: Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD – TNG CEO & Founding Member Chana Davis, PhD, Fueled by Science: TNG Contributing Writer Those Nerdy Girls are back to tackle your latest COVID questions. ➡️ Welcome, Intros, and chit chat (0:00-1:02) ➡️ The impact of pandemic …
¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en Español
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
No hay evidencia de que usar el spray nasal cambiará los resultados de su prueba. 🧪Las pruebas rápidas de COVID-19 son positivas cuando detectan una gran cantidad de la proteína que está presente en SARS CoV-2 en sus orificios nasales. No es probable que el spray nasal para alergias cambie la cantidad de 🦠 virus …
¿Mi mascarilla me protege si nadie más la usa?
Infection and Spread Masks Posts en EspañolSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
Sí. Una mascarilla de alta calidad que se usa correctamente reduce el riesgo de contraer la COVID-19, incluso si sólo Ud. la usa. Los mandatos sobre el uso de mascarilla ya no se aplican en muchos espacios públicos; sin embargo, es importante recordar que las mascarillas funcionan mejor para disminuir la propagación de cualquier virus …
Can you get COVID-19 by sharing a drink?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying Safe
Heidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
A: Yes. For sure. You can get COVID-19 by sharing a drinking glass–even if the glass contains an adult beverage. The virus that causes COVID-19 is present in saliva, and although it isn’t the most common transmission route, it can be transmitted orally. The concentration of alcohol in a drink is not high enough to …
¿Puedo cantar con seguridad con mi coro?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Socializing Staying SafeHeidi Schutz, PhD
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and Spread
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
Aunque ninguna actividad está exenta de riesgos, sí que se puede cantar con más seguridad. RESUMEN: El COVID-19 se propaga por medio de pequeñas gotas que flotan en el aire. Hablar hace más de éstas y cantar hace aún más. Por ello, el canto es una actividad de mayor riesgo para la propagación del COVID-19. …
If I worked with my boss on Saturday, we wore masks, he tested positive on Monday, and I’m boosted, what do I do?
Infection and SpreadAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
A: If you had close contact with your boss and it was < 48 hours before they tested positive (or developed symptoms), but you are boosted, guidance is to wear a mask for 10 days and watch for symptoms. We get asked this type of “Am I exposed and, if so, what do I do?” …
Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results?
Infection and Spread Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
The answer: There is no evidence that using a nose spray will alter your test results. TL; DR: The SARS CoV-2 rapid antigen tests (aka COVID-19 rapid tests) become positive if they find a lot of the protein that that comes from SARS CoV-2. It is not likely that allergy sprays would change the amount …
