Can I travel during the COVID-19 pandemic if I am not fully vaccinated?
Delay travel until you are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow CDC’s recommendations for unvaccinated people.
What is the CDC’s recommendation for COVID-19 testing before traveling?
CDC recommends predeparture testing with a viral test no more than 3 days before departure for other travelers, including those departing from the United States for international destinations or traveling domestically within the United States.
What are the common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?
The side effects from COVID-19 vaccination, such as tiredness, headache, or chills, may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Learn more about what to expect after getting vaccinated.
How long does it take for the COVID-19 vaccine to work?
It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. That means it is possible a person could still get COVID-19 before or just after vaccination and then get sick because the vaccine did not have enough time to provide protection.
Are overweight people more likely to get COVID-19?
The current evidence does not suggest that having excess weight increases people’s chances of contracting COVID-19. However, the data does show that obese people are significantly more likely to become seriously ill and be admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 compared to those with a healthy BMI.
Are COVID-19 tests 100% reliable?
No test is 100% reliable, even those who meet regulatory standards for performance and safety. The results are also only relevant to that sample at that point in time.
What should I do if I am a contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
If you have been informed that you are a contact of a person who has had a positive test result for COVID-19, you must stay at home and complete 10 full days isolation. Your isolation period includes the date of your last contact with them and the next 10 full days.
What does a positive COVID-19 antibody test result mean?
A positive result means the test did detect COVID-19 antibodies so it is likely you’ve had COVID-19 before (even if you can’t recall having symptoms). It is not possible to say when.It does not mean you are guaranteed to be immune (protected) from further infection. You might get the virus again, even without symptoms, and may spread the virus to others.
How does COVID-19 spread through the air?
Coronavirus is carried in the air by tiny respiratory droplets that carry the virus. Larger droplets can land on other people or on surfaces they touch. Smaller droplets, called aerosols, can stay in the air indoors for at least 5 minutes, and often much longer if there is no fresh air.
Are public toilets open during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Public toilets, portable toilets and toilets inside premises should be kept open and carefully managed to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Who is excluded from wearing a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Do I need to isolate after contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?
If you have been informed that you are a contact of a person who has had a positive PCR test result for COVID-19, you must stay at home and complete 10 full days isolation. Your isolation period includes the date of your last contact with them and the next ten full days.
Will someone else know if I am notified to self-isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app?
These notifications are private to you, so no one else will know that you have been advised to self-isolate – unless you choose to tell them.