No. Disinfectants should not be used on human or animal skin. Disinfectants may cause serious skin and eye irritation. What are some cleaning products shown to be effective against COVID-19? Original Pine-Sol was proven effective against the coronavirus after 10 minutes, the EPA says. It joins other Clorox-brand products asRead More →
On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if they are fully vaccinated. Do people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 needRead More →
This process starts when a school becomes aware of someone within the school community who has COVID-19. Schools may find out about people having COVID-19 in a number of ways, including through parent reports to the school, self-reports from students or staff, or screening testing conducted by the school. WhatRead More →
Viruses are named based on their genetic structure to facilitate the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines and medicines. Virologists and the wider scientific community do this work, so viruses are named by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Where did the COVID-19 come from? Experts say SARS-CoV-2 originatedRead More →
Fully vaccinated people are also less likely to contract the coronavirus than unvaccinated people. If they don’t contract an infection, they can’t transmit the virus to others. However, a recent study shows that when fully vaccinated people do contract the coronavirus, they can still transmit it. Can you still getRead More →
COVID-19 vaccines are not interchangeable. If you received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you should get the same product for your second shot. You should get your second shot even if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you notRead More →
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Vaccines cannot give you COVID-19. You may have side effects after vaccination. These are normal, and should go away in a few days. Is it normal to have side effects after second COVID-19 vaccine? Side effects after your second shot may be more intenseRead More →
Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19. How much more contagious is the Delta variant of COVID-19? • The Delta variant is more contagious: The Delta variant is highly contagious, more than 2x as contagious as previous variants.Read More →
1. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. Should fully vaccinated international travelers be tested for COVID-19? Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in the United States are still recommended to get a SARS-CoV-2 viral test 3-5 days after travel. Fully vaccinatedRead More →
Pandemic: Event in which a disease spreads across several countries and affects a large number of people. Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? Yes. It is possible have flu, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are stillRead More →