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5 days ago · A negative result from an at-home rapid test means the test did not detect the virus that causes COVID-19, but this does not rule out the infection. This is because some tests do not detect the virus early on, and you may not get a positive result until you develop symptoms.
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5 days ago · Steps to take after receiving a positive COVID-19 test include calling your healthcare provider, starting treatments if necessary, staying home and recovering, keeping away from others, wearing a mask, and getting vaccinated after an appropriate time has passed.
5 days ago · According to the CDC, to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19, you should: Isolate at home until you've been fever-free for 24 hours (without taking fever-reducing medication) AND your symptoms are mild and improving.
5 days ago · If you are concerned about your symptoms, call your doctor. If you can’t contact your doctor, use the online Service Finder to find one near you or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). If symptoms become severe, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
5 days ago · The researchers also found that changing the assay thresholds (i.e. the test value distinguishing between a ‘positive’ and a ‘negative’ test result) and using them on samples taken 30 days or more post-symptom onset (i.e. allowing more time for antibody responses to develop in affected individuals) could result in improved test performance.
5 days ago · 1. Where did the FLiRT strains come from? Nobody knows exactly where the FLiRT variants first emerged. They were first detected in the U.S. in wastewater by the CDC, which tests sewage to detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in a community, even if people don’t have symptoms.
3 days ago · Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests by going to www.covidtests.gov. The tests are completely free, and orders will usually ship within 7-12 days through USPS.
