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Public Health Apr 23, 2024 5 min

What is COVID-19 contact tracing & how does it work?

Contact tracing is a great defense in slowing the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19. By alerting those who have been in close contact with someone who has been infected, the spread of the virus can slow along with social distancing and testing. Read more for jobs in contact tracing, the concern of privacy, and how contact tracing with be done. Contact tracing works by public health staff warning the exposed individuals (contacts) of their potential exposure as rapidly and sensitively as possible.

By Alyssa Corso

Public Health Dec 20, 2020 11 min

When Will NYC Reopen? Red, Yellow & Orange Zones

NYC Reopening Update- December 3rd, 2020, NYC will reopen schools in early December after closing them in November due to rising cases of COVID-19. Some elementary schools and pre-K programs will resume classes on December 7. Staten Island must meet the state's criteria in order to reopen. The 7-day COVID positivity rate is now 3.9%. Indoor and outdoor gatherings statewide at private residences will be limited to no more than 10 people beginning Friday, November 13, at 10 p.m. Existing non-essential gathering limits are in effect otherwise. Red, yellow, and orange zones are being used to provide guidelines on gatherings, business closures, and schools

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Dec 24, 2020 3 min

Where & How To Get a Rapid Coronavirus Test in Philadelphia for COVID-19?

The number of coronavirus cases is just over 59,081 in Philadelphia and 1,968 deaths. The new “Safer at Home” restrictions are effective November 20, 2020, through January 1, 2021, whereas specific businesses must close. You can get tested at multiple locations in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine, Jefferson, and Temple. You can get a rapid coronavirus test in Philadelphia at MyDoc UrgentCare at their various locations: Temple University-Main Campus, Chinatown, University City

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Dec 12, 2022 6 min

When & How Will COVID-19 End?

Updated November 2021: The end of the COVID-19 pandemic depends entirely on vaccination; the sooner everyone gets vaccinated, the sooner the COVID-19 pandemic will end. Vaccination prevents infection which will reduce the spread of COVID-19 and slow the emergence of new, more dangerous variants.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Sep 21, 2021 3 min

Where & How To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in Chicago?

The Chicago Department of Public Health advises people to self-screen first to determine if they meet the criteria. Test sites are available via drive-throughs across the Chicago urban areas and suburbs. Rapid tests are available at multiple clinic locations in Chicago. North Side Chicago, South Side Chicago, the Loop, Lincoln Park, Highland Park, Lake View, Avondale, Boystown.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Sep 1, 2021 4 min

Where to Get a COVID-19 Test in New Orleans?

You can get a rapid test in New Orleans at Walgreens or Rapid Urgent Care or a PCR test at Crescent Care or CVS. Rapid tests are typically over $120.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Apr 23, 2024 2 min

Where To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in Houston, Texas?

Rapid COVID tests in Houston are available at locations such as CVS, Elite Care ER, and Rapid COVID Clinic. Rapid tests typically cost $100-$350.

By Alyssa Corso

Public Health Sep 21, 2021 2 min

Where To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in Honolulu, Hawaii?

As of December 23rd, there are 17,333 confirmed coronavirus cases in Honolulu, Hawaii, and 218 coronavirus-related deaths. Urgent Care Hawaii, Pearl City Testing Site, and other locations provide rapid COVID testing. KKUC-Kalihi Kai Urgent Care Satellite Testing Center, Walgreens, and Tripler Army Medical Center provide PCR COVID tests.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Jul 12, 2021 3 min

List of Local Departments of Health Live Situation Update Pages

Comprehensive list of department of health live update for Coronavirus COVID-19 situation updates Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Dec 20, 2020 2 min

Coronavirus Update: New York, NY

Updated November 17th, 2020 - New confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in New York City, Westchester County, Nassau County, Brooklyn, Queens. The total number of coronavirus cases in NYC is now 288,000

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

Public Health Aug 24, 2021 6 min

Can Dogs Get COVID-19?

A few cases of dogs tested weak positives of Coronavirus but no evidence they can transmit to humans directly and infect humans with the virus. At this time, there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person, typically through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking. At this point, there is no evidence that animals can transmit coronavirus to humans.

By Alyssa Corso

Public Health Dec 12, 2022 10 min

Where To Get a Free Rapid COVID-19 Test in New York City?

NYC rapid testing is available in all boroughs; Staten Island, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. You can get a free COVID-19 test in NYC in all 5 boroughs.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA