If an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19, employers should inform fellow employees of their possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Those who have symptoms should self-isolate and follow CDC recommended steps. Who do I do ifRead More →
That’s because diarrhea is the body’s way of quickly disposing of viruses, bacteria, and toxins from the digestive tract. In fact, a study reported in The American Journal of Gastroenterology found that diarrhea was the first and only COVID-19 symptom experienced by some patients. Why is diarrhea a symptom ofRead More →
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. How long can long Covid last? The medical community has been aware that while most people recover from COVID-19 within aRead More →
People from some racial and ethnic minority groups have lower incomes, experience barriers to wealth accumulation, and carry greater debt. Such challenges may make managing expenses, paying medical bills, and accessing affordable quality housing, nutritious food, and reliable childcare difficult. Which groups of people are at increased risks of severeRead More →
You should always handle and prepare food safely, including keeping raw meat separate from other foods, refrigerating perishable foods, and cooking meat to the right temperature to kill harmful germs. Can I get COVID-19 from a food worker handling my food? Currently, there is no evidence of food or foodRead More →
Negative test results using a viral test (NAAT or antigen) in asymptomatic persons with recent known or suspected exposure suggest no current evidence of infection. These results represent a snapshot of the time around specimen collection and could change if tested again in one or more days. What does aRead More →
Today at Old Sturbridge Village Enjoy a peaceful walk around our early 19th century village as we present an outdoor museum experience. While on your walk, stop by our numerous households and see what kind of winter activities kept families busy. Is Sturbridge Village worth visiting? If you live inRead More →
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 the vaccination rate.” What temperature kills the virus that causes COVID-19? In orderRead More →
Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle and body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea. Could a sore throat be a symptom of the coronavirus disease? A sore throat is also a commonRead More →
Drink clear liquids. … Add moisture and heat to the air. … Steer clear of known triggers. Is tickle in throat coronavirus? While a dry cough is common in both seasonal allergies and COVID-19, a cough related to an “itch” or “tickle” in your throat is most likely due toRead More →