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COVID-19 Updates

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With the number of COVID-19 / Coronavirus cases surging yet again, it is important to learn as much information as we can in order for us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Here, CenterLight Assistant Director of Clinical Intake Riva Horenstein, RN provides updated information regarding the pandemic.


there are 4 ways covid-19 can be transmitted.

Here are the most common ways that the novel coronavirus can spread. However, please note that the virus does not live in water and that there is no evidence it can be transmitted in food.

droplet


Droplet

This is the most common way by which cold and flu viruses spread. COVID-19 is also transmitted from person to person via droplets when they sneeze, cough or speak with each other in close distance.

aerosol


Aerosol

This is also called airborne transmission. Droplets from viruses can remain in the air and inhaled by a person.

surface transmission


Surface Transmission

When a person infected with a virus and touches a surface such as a door knob, the virus can remain and be contracted by anyone who comes in contact with the surface.

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Fecal-Oral Route

Viruses such as COVID-19 can also be spread when the feces from an infected person comes into contact with another person.

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testing

A person infected with COVID-19 does not usually show symptoms until 2-14 days after they come into contact with the virus. In addition to being able to get the treatment that they need, testing is also important to avoid the spread of the virus by individuals who do not know that they’re sick.

Diagnostic test

This kind of test shows if you have active Coronavirus infection and need to quarantine or isolate yourself t o protect others.

Antibody Test

An antibody test detects antibodies made by your immune system in response to a threat, such as a virus. Antibodies help fight infection and can take several days or weeks to develop. Regarding COVID, researchers are currently unsure how long antibodies ensure immunity in the future.


vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines have been found effective at protecting individuals from getting the Coronavirus. The good news is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

People are considered fully vaccinated:

  • 2 weeks after they receive the 2nd dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or

  • 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine

Reminder: you are NOT fully protected and may still get sick if it has been less than 2 weeks since your shot (as indicated above), or if you still need to get your second dose. It is important to keep wearing masks, washing your hands and taking other preventative measures at this time.

The CDC also provided guidance on what has changed and hasn’t changed, as well as what we know and what we’re still learning:

What Has Changed and What Hasn’t Changed?

What Has Changed?What Hasn't Changed?
You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask.You should still take steps to protect yourself and others. Wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet away from others, and avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk to be sick from COVID-19.You should still take precautions whenever you are:
  • In public
  • Gathering with people from more than one other household who have not yet been vaccinated
  • Visiting with an unvaccinated person who is at increased risk of getting severe COVID-19 or who lives with a person at increased risk
  • You should still avoid medium or large-sized gatherings as well as domestic and international travel.
  • You will still need to follow guidance at your workplace.
If you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless you have symptoms.

If you live in a group setting like a nursing home and have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, you should still stay away from others for 14 days and get tested, even if you don’t have symptoms.

You should still watch out for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you’ve been around someone who is sick. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested and stay home and away from others.


What We Know and What We’re Still Learning

  • We know that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19, especially severe illness and death.

  • We’re still learning how effective the vaccines are against variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Early data show the vaccines may work against some variants but could be less effective against others.

  • We know that prevention steps are still very important to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

  • We’re still learning how well COVID-19 vaccines keep people from spreading the disease.

  • Early data show that the vaccines may help keep people from spreading COVID-19, but we are learning more as more people get vaccinated.

  • We’re still learning how long COVID-19 vaccines can protect people.

What Vaccines Are Available?

There are two types of vaccines currently available: a two-dose series such as Pfizer and Moderna, and a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson.

This comparison chart is based on data from the CDC, nurse.org, the Mayo Clinic and statnews.com.

PfizerModernaJohnson & Johnson
mRNA
(A technology that delivers genetic code to cells)		mRNA
(A technology that delivers genetic code to cells)		Vector
The vector (not the virus that causes COVID-19, but a different, harmless virus) will enter a cell in our body and then use the cell’s machinery to produce a harmless piece of the virus that causes COVID-19.
2 doses, 21 days apart2 doses, 28 days apart1 dose
Requires ultra-cold storageRequires routine cold storageCan be stored for 3 months at the temperature of a regular refrigerator
95% effective94.1% effective66% effective
Approved for individuals 16 years of age or olderApproved for individuals 18 years of age or olderApproved for individuals 18 years of age or older


The following are some of the common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?

No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or those being developed in the U.S. contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.


After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, will I test positive for COVID-19 on a viral test?

No. Neither the recently authorized and recommended vaccines nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests which are used to see if you have a current infection.


If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection. CDC is providing recommendations to federal, state, and local governments about who should get vaccinated first.


Will a COVID-19 vaccination protect me from getting sick with COVID-19?

Yes. COVID-19 vaccination works by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this protects you from getting sick with COVID-19.


Will a COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA?

No. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way.


Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a baby one day?

Yes. People who want to get pregnant in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

 

CenterLight Teamcare is committed to providing accurate health-related information to help individuals live well, stay healthy and make well-informed healthcare decisions. Information in this material is strictly educational. We recommend that users consult with their doctor regarding their care. If you would like to learn more about CenterLight Teamcare, please call: 1-877-212-8877 (TTY 711), 8AM - 8PM, Monday - Friday. Representatives or message service also available on weekends.


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Riva Horenstein is a Registered Nurse, and Assistant Director of Clinical Intake at CenterLight Healthcare.

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