By analysing the genomes - or genetic 'map' - of the first 160 cases diagnosed in humans around the world, the researchers have mapped how the virus spread. They have also discovered there are three distinct family trees of COVID-19, a discovery which could hel...
How Is COVID-19 Diagnosed? COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is diagnosed with a medical history (including any recent known exposure to COVID-19) and physical exam, looking for symptoms of COVID-19. If COVID-19 is suspected there are several tests that can be used to diagnose the v...
You were diagnosed with, or showed symptoms and were trying to get diagnosed with COVID-19. A member of your household was diagnosed with COVID-19. You provided care for someone diagnosed with COVID-19. You provided care for a child or other household member who couldn't attend school or...
Children, in particular, have it very easy with COVID-19, which is something we should all be grateful for. 00:00 footnote footnote Coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means that they transmit from animals to people. Some coronaviruses, like COVID-19, al...
Atish Ram is one of thousands of people continuing to deal with COVID-19 symptoms Atish Ram was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March of 2020 and spent two months in hospital. Nearly a year later, he’s still dealing with what people call “long COVID.” (Photo: Laure...
Compared with SARS, the threat level of this disease is low. Q: What harm does COVID-19 do? A: Since it's not as severe as SARS, it can't be identified at all in the early stage. It's possible that the symptoms are very mild and you can't feel them at all, so you may be...
However, in some cases, a person might not even show symptoms of having the virus but could still test positive if they’ve been exposed to it. Which symptoms generally last the longest? For a typical case of COVID, the symptom that tends to last the longest is fatigue, says Ramprasad...
“Have you, or any family members, been diagnosed with COVID-19?” In addition to the above questions, participants provided an estimate of the proportion of the eligible population that have been fully vaccinated at the time of the survey (May 17–20, 2021): 1) in their state; and 2...
Find out the best way to care for yourself when recovering from COVID-19, including how long you should quarantine, whether you should get vaccinated, when it is safe to undergo a surgery, and how to spot and, possibly, improve lingering symptoms.
Discuss your test results with your doctor to understand your antibody level. Keep in mind that more research is needed to determine what antibody tests can tell us about a person’s immunity to COVID-19. Why Do We Need COVID-19 Antibody Testing?