With new vaccine formulas and more free tests becoming available, what should you know if you test positive for COVID this summer?
If you contract COVID, the guidelines for what you'll need to do may be different from before, due to significant changes initiated by the CDC earlier this year
"We do not have specific data about the incidence of GI symptoms with the current strains of the virus, but COVID-19 symptoms can certainly differ based on the variant and the individual," Jetelina told NBC Chicago in July.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
"Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions ," according to the CDC.Previous timing guidelines centered around five to 10 days, however.In March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID guidelines to mirror guidance for other respiratory infections.
The agency is emphasizing that people should still try to prevent infections in the first place, by getting vaccinated, washing their hands, and taking steps to bring in more outdoor fresh air., such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors. U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the website, COVIDtests.gov. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency that oversees the testing has not announced an exact date for ordering to begin.
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