At the beginning of this year, there was a massive shortage of COVID-19 tests, specifically rapid diagnostic tests. As the year has worn on, however, this shortage has significantly decreased and testing is more widely available. Additionally, as of January 15, 2022,...
It has been two years since COVID-19 became a global pandemic. At the time it became common, there were many unknowns and what-ifs. Many answers were provided as scientists and healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to treat and understand the disease, but there...
As more and more Americans continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some are left wondering when herd immunity will be reached. Most of the population might not be familiar with this term. So what is herd immunity, why is it important, and how close are we as a...
With many schools opening their doors back up on August 1, another school year is upon our kids. This marks the third consecutive school year with COVID-19, and, for most families, this is becoming the new normal. Health and school officials continue to moderate and...
Myth or fact: does the presence of antibodies in someone’s system guarantee their immunity to COVID-19? It’s an appealing thought, but the answer is more complicated than one might think. To completely understand the answer to this question, we need to do a bit of...
Since COVID-19 began, it has operated in various waves, or surges, of new cases that are followed by periods of decline and lulls. Since April 14, 2020, the CDC has recorded over 89,329,839 total cases. However, these cases developed over time and operated in periods...
Traveling can be fun and exciting. There are plenty of new things to see, exotic foods to try, and exciting experiences to have. However, traveling comes with many stressors, too. One of those stressors is the thought of getting sick before leaving, especially with...
The pandemic has affected how we live our lives. Now, things like traveling, attending family gatherings, and hosting events have become more complicated. Are you wondering how you can keep yourself and the others around you safe while still returning to a normal...
The past two years have been emotionally exhausting for people all over the world. No one expected the pandemic that slammed countries globally in 2020, along with the whole slew of anxiety, depression, confusion, and changes that came along with it. Suddenly family...