Month: December 2021

Flu Is Making a Comeback in US After an Unusual Year Off

The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off, with flu hospitalizations rising and two child deaths reported.Last year’s flu season was the lowest on record, likely because COVID-19 measures – school closures, distancing, masks and canceled travel -… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 27, 2021

CDC Updates And Shortens Recommended Isolation And Quarantine Period

U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on December 27, 2021

How Long Do I Need to Isolate After a Positive COVID-19 Test?

Even if you’ve been vaccinated, boosted, and have taken necessary precautions, you may still get ill with COVID-19. With the highly contagious omicron variant sweeping the nation, experts predict we will see more breakthrough cases of the virus. Once you test positive for… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 27, 2021