How serious can a COVID-19 infection be?
According to the CDC, reported COVID-19 illnesses have ranged from mild (with no reported symptoms in some cases) to severe to the point of requiring hospitalization, intensive care, and/or a ventilator. And, in some cases, COVID-19 illnesses can lead to death.
How long are COVID-19 patients contagious?
Available data indicate that persons with mild to moderate COVID-19 remain infectious no longer than 10 days after symptom onset. Persons with more severe to critical illness or severe immunocompromise likely remain infectious no longer than 20 days after symptom onset.
What does a positive COVID-19 serology test results mean?
Positive serology test results mean a past or recent infection.When antibodies are found (a positive test result), it means that a person was infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their body’s immune system responded to the virus at some point in the past. People develop antibodies when their body’s immune system responds to an infection. These antibodies can be found in the blood of people previously infected whether or not they had signs or symptoms of illness. Note: It can take 1–2 weeks after the first symptoms appear for antibodies to develop in the body.
What should I do if I am immunocompromised and have tested positive for COVID-19?
If you have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) due to a health condition or medication, you might need to stay home and isolate longer than 10 days and possibly 20 days after symptoms begin. In some circumstances, further testing may be needed. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
Should I travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?
CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow CDC’s recommendations for unvaccinated people.
How do I pick a safe place to stay amidst the COVD-19 pandemic?
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How long to quarantine if COVID-19 is suspected?
Quarantine the individual and monitor for symptoms at least once per day for 14 days.
Should I check my temperature everyday during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you’re healthy, you don’t need to take your temperature regularly. But you should check it more often if you feel sick or if you think you might have come into contact with an illnesses such as COVID-19.