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…
As businesses, schools, and other public places have opened, demand for COVID-19 tests has increased. This means most of the major testing companies are swamped, causing delays in results. People who get a COVID-19 test from one of these companies can now expect results back in anywhere from 4-14 days. There have been reports of…
As more businesses open and people return to work, they need a safe place to bring their kids. In fact, safety is one of the most important qualities for a daycare center to possess; childcare facilities are meant to ease parents’ or guardians’ minds so that they can go about their day without worry. Amid…
The biggest labs across the country are at full capacity, leaving their COVID-19 testing turnaround times at 7-10 days. Avalon Lab Solutions limits the number of tests we take on, allowing 24-48 hours for results. This is important, because as of July 14th, 57% of colleges plan to hold in-person classes in the fall. Some universities…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been hearing about its effect on healthcare settings. Healthcare is the most important industry in fighting COVID-19, but as early as April, at least 90,000 medical professionals had been infected with the virus. Utilizing quick and accurate COVID-19 testing at your facility is one of the best ways to protect…
As you have likely heard by now, nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be dangerous for COVID-19 spread. People over 60 and those with chronic illness—both of whom comprise populations at these facilities—are at high risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19. On top of that, shared indoor space is known for causing…