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Coronavirus

Healthcare articles tagged Coronavirus.

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

Tips Oct 6, 2021 9 min

How To Tell People You Have COVID-19?

A text or a call may be the best way to break the news and educate people on how to prevent further spread. In this guide, we will provide you with a framework to communicate to your loved ones if you suspect you might have COVID-19, whether it is a friend, a family, or a partner of yours.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA

COVID-19 Apr 23, 2024 4 min

Where To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in San Francisco

Rapid COVID testing in San Fransisco is offered at clinics such as CityHealth, Dignity Health, and Stat Med.

By Alyssa Corso

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

COVID-19 Apr 23, 2024 6 min

Where To Get a Rapid COVID-19 Test in Los Angeles?

COVID-19 testing is widely available in Los Angeles at several locations. County-operated testing sites use a PCR test collected by nasal swab, but rapid tests can be scheduled here. Below are a few additional facilities throughout Los Angeles that offer COVID-19 rapid testing.

By Alyssa Corso

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

COVID-19 Apr 23, 2024 7 min

How Does It Feel To Have COVID-19?

Fever, shortness of breath, nausea, headache, and body aches is what it feels like to have coronavirus COVID-19. Four Americans retell their experiences of living through the Coronavirus COVID-19. They had symptoms including shortness of breath, fever, cough, and muscle aches. This article also addresses mild, moderate, and severe cases of COVID-19 and what it feels like.

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