Acing the test

It starts with an email or possibly even a text message or phone call from your boss. This email would inform you, and other people from your workplace that someone has recently tested positive in your work force and that you might have come in contact with the person that has tested positive.  This doesn’t necessarily mean that you must go get tested immediately, but it does mean you should l...

There are two main methods that are used to test people with symptoms of COVID. The most common method is where one takes a long, thin cotton swab and places it up into the nasal passage for a few seconds. The cotton swab absorbs the secretion from the inner parts of your nose, which is then taken in to be tested for the genetic material of the virus.  This method is commonly used at the doctor's...

Waiting for the results can be the most nerve-racking experience from this entire process. While you’re waiting for your results, it is encouraged to still quarantine since you are still unaware whether you are positive or negative.  Usually, to receive results, it takes around 2-3 days. Since Knecht took her test from home, she said her results took about 3 days.  However, Kleimann took he...

Well, the wait is finally over and you have received your results. If your test comes back as negative, then celebrate! You are COVID free and do not have to complete a 14-day quarantine. Still, you are encouraged by the CDC (and, in some locations, required) to still protect yourself and others by wearing a mask when leaving your home.  If your results came back positive, then fear not because there ...