Since the pandemic began, we’ve been hearing the phrase “congregate settings.” While the term has always existed, it suddenly came into vogue. Why? Because congregate settings are responsible for a majority of COVID-19 spread. In short, a congregate setting is a place where a numerous people gather in close proximity. Examples include nursing homes, assisted…
You may have recently read that the CDC walked back guidelines for asymptomatic people, stating that those without symptoms don’t necessarily need testing. However, public health officials almost unanimously disagree with this guidance. 40% of people with COVID-19 remain asymptomatic for the entirety of their infection. It’s true that it’s still unclear to what extent people…
You’ve probably heard the term “contact tracing” by now. So, what is it—and why has everyone been talking about it? The CDC defines contact tracing as, “an effective disease control strategy that involves identifying cases and their contacts, then working with them to interrupt disease transmission.” This means widespread testing for COVID-19. It means tracking anyone who…
By now you have probably heard that fast and accurate testing is one of the best ways to stop COVID-19 spread. You may have also heard about rapid tests, which can give results in as little as 15 minutes. Sounds great, right? In theory, yes. But in reality, as many as half of negative rapid…