Esta publicación también está disponible en español. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 is currently the most reliable test for the virus itself. After initial shortages, PCR test kits have become widely available, and results are usually provided within a few days. Below are commonly asked questions related to testing for the coronavirus…
Los funcionarios de Norton Healthcare están “muy cómodos” con la capacidad del sistema de atención médica más grande del área de Louisville para manejar un aumento en los pacientes con COVID-19, según Russell F. Cox, presidente y CEO. Hasta el lunes, Norton Healthcare tenía 550 pacientes, incluidos 34 que dieron positivo para COVID-19, en sus…
New reports suggest that COVID-19 can be spread when a person has no symptoms or when symptoms are very mild. The virus also has a long incubation period, and symptoms don’t show up for an average of five days after infection. Combine this with the fact that the coronavirus can live on surfaces for a…
If you are feeling ill with symptoms such as cough, fever and shortness of breath, it’s best to isolate yourself at home. Wear a face mask, if available, when around other people. If a face mask isn’t available, improvise with a scarf or bandana. “Obviously, if you are sick with the coronavirus and you go…
Siga estos pasos si le han diagnosticado o está esperando los resultados de la prueba de COVID-19. Si usted ha dado positivo o está siendo monitoreado por una infección por coronavirus (COVID-19), siga los pasos de auto-cuarentena a continuación hasta que un proveedor de atención médica o el departamento de salud (local o estatal) le…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Follow these steps if you have been diagnosed or are awaiting test results. If you have tested positive or are being monitored for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, follow the self-quarantine steps below until a health care provider or health department (local or state) says you can return to your…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no reason not to take ibuprofen (the generic name for Advil or Motrin) if you have coronavirus disease (COVID-19), unless you have another reason not to take the medication. Some people shouldn’t take ibuprofen at all, due to certain medical conditions, and that advice still applies….
Everyday life largely has come to a halt as social distancing has been urged to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This disruption, compounded by anxiety over health risks and the rapidly evolving circumstances of the pandemic, increases many people’s feelings of powerlessness and dread. Having a plan to cope with these stressors, however,…
If you are feeling ill, you might be worried about whether you have COVID-19. There is much attention in the news and social media about the availability of testing equipment, the inability to get tested even if you’re concerned, and the uncertainty of test results. We want to provide some guidance to help assure you…
Here’s the proper hand-washing who, what, where, when, why and how. Who should wash their hands? Everyone. Think of hand hygiene as a do-it-yourself vaccine — it’s something you can do to prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Washing your hands at key points in your day is the best way to help avoid…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that was first identified in Wuhan, China, has now reached the United States. This also comes on the heels of the CDC’s announcement that it is increasing screenings for the illness on all inbound flights from Wuhan, China, to the U.S. at five airports. “Coronaviruses are…
The flu shot’s effectiveness this year — or any year — is not 100%. But getting the shot, along with practicing good hand hygiene and taking precautions when caring for someone sick with the flu, will improve your chances of staying healthy this season. Scientists who devise the flu shot each year have to predict…
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