For purposes of the FFCRA, a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order includes quarantine or isolation orders, as well as shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders, issued by any Federal, State, or local government authority that cause you to be unable to work (or to telework) even though your employerRead More →
It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second shot of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after the single-dose J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Can you still get COVID-19 after booster vaccine? COVID-19 is stillRead More →
Pregnant people with COVID-19 are also at increased risk for preterm birth (delivering the baby earlier than 37 weeks) and might be at increased risk for other poor pregnancy outcomes. Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant? CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy,Read More →
In critical COVID-19 — about 5% of total cases — the infection can damage the walls and linings of the air sacs in your lungs. As your body tries to fight it, your lungs become more inflamed and fill with fluid. This can make it harder for them to swapRead More →
Research suggests that up to half of people hospitalized with COVID-19 get an acute kidney injury. That’s a sudden case of kidney damage, and in some severe cases, kidney failure, that happens within hours or days. It causes waste to build up in your blood and can be deadly. DoesRead More →
HEPA filters with multiple layers block small particles almost as well as N95 respirators, studies show. But they might have tiny fibers that can get into your lungs. Does a PM 2.5 filter for masks help with preventing the spread of COVID-19? Cloth masks made of two layers of heavyweightRead More →
North Korea. Pitcairn Islands. Saint Helena. Are COVID-19 cases decreasing in Japan? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s coronavirus expert Advisory Board analyzed, “The number of new infections continued to decrease nationwide thanks to the cooperation of many citizens and businesses in infection countermeasures, and the increase in theRead More →
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 vaccinated travelers do not need to self-quarantine in the United States following international travel. Do I need a COVID-19 negative test if am travelling between US statesRead More →
After you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, take these steps to protect yourself and others: • In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.• If you are in an area with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings andRead More →
Because many people who have COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms, antibody tests may be the best way to find out how far the new coronavirus has spread. These blood tests can show who’s been exposed to the virus and who hasn’t. Does an antibody test diagnose an active COVID-19?Read More →