Using an over-the-counter antigen test to find out if you have COVID-19 is helpful, if you use it correctly and repeatedly.
If that test comes back negative, you can end your isolation but will still want to wear a mask, because you may still be contagious.
If that test comes back positive, you are likely still contagious and can spread the virus to other people. You'll need to continue to isolate, taking another test every day until the results are negative. The most reliable tests continue to be those PCR tests. They are highly effective at identifying the virus, but the tests only detect the presence of the virus, they won't tell you if you are likely to infect other people, that's because some people will test positive for weeks, or even months after they were infected with COVID-19, and not be spreading the virus.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
COVID-19 scams: How to prevent buying fake COVID testsIf you end up falling victim to a scam, you can report it to the FTC. Find out how.
Baca lebih lajut »
COVID live updates: US reports 1 million new daily COVID casesLATEST: A record 325,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 last week amid the nation's most significant COVID-19 infection surge yet, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
Baca lebih lajut »
COVID live updates: Omicron variant makes up 95% of all COVID cases in USLATEST: At least three major health systems in Florida say half of their COVID-19 patients were originally admitted to hospitals for other reasons.
Baca lebih lajut »
CES 2022: Tech's biggest event returns after hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemicIs anyone going to CES this year? A long-simmering question in the tech world will finally get its answer as one of the world’s biggest gadget shows returns to the Las Vegas strip after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baca lebih lajut »
Why 2022 Should Be the Year of COVID-19 TestingVaccines are key, but heading into year 3 of the pandemic, testing will be just as important to stay ahead of the virus
Baca lebih lajut »
CDC recommends 5-month gap for Pfizer COVID-19 booster doseThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended shortening the interval between Pfizer-BioNTech's second COVID-19 vaccine dose and the booster shot to five months from six.
Baca lebih lajut »