covid patient report

by Dr. Douglas Gottlieb Jr. 4 min read

Novel Coronavirus (COVID) Illness – Patient Report (NCI-PR)

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How long will I test positive for COVID-19 after having it?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some people who contract COVID-19 can have detectable virus for up to three months, but that doesn't mean they are contagious. When it comes to testing, the PCR tests are more likely to continue picking up the virus following infection.

Can I still have sex during the coronavirus pandemic?

If both of you are healthy and feeling well, are practicing social distancing and have had no known exposure to anyone with COVID-19, touching, hugging, kissing, and sex are more likely to be safe.

How long does immunity last after COVID-19 infection?

Early on, researchers thought that natural immunity to COVID-19 only lasted for about 2 to 3 months before fading. As the pandemic continued, experts started finding evidence that natural immunity could last for almost a year after infection. But along came the Omicron variant — and that's changed everything.

Do I need to report positive self-test results for COVID-19?

While there are no current mechanisms that require reporting of self-test results to public health authorities, CDC strongly encourages everyone who uses a self-test to report any positive results to their healthcare provider.

Can you get COVID-19 from kissing someone?

It's well known that the coronavirus infects the body's airways and other parts of the body, but new research indicates that the virus also infects mouth cells. You don't want to kiss someone who's got COVID.

When can I have sex after the COVID-19 vaccine?

So it's extremely unlikely that you'll get very sick or die from COVID-19 once you're fully vaccinated (meaning it's been at least 2 weeks since your final shot). That means that most fully vaccinated people can safely go back to doing stuff they did before the pandemic, including dating and having sex.

Can you be reinfected with COVID-19 twice?

Long said lab data suggests a prior infection with the original omicron is not very protective against reinfection with the new mutants, though the true risk of being reinfected no matter the variant is unique to every person and situation.

Can you get COVID-19 if you already had it and have antibodies?

It is important to remember that some people with antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 may become infected after vaccination (vaccine breakthrough infection) or after recovering from a past infection (reinfected).

Does your immune system get stronger after COVID-19?

Any time you catch a virus and recover from the illness, you retain antibodies. These antibodies help your body fight off future infections so that you either don't get sick or have milder symptoms.

What if I still test positive for COVID-19 on day 10 ?

If youre still testing positive outside the 10-day window, it may have to do with what type of test youre using. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, previously said PCR tests are more likely to continue picking up the virus following infection.

What are the guidelines for people who test positive for COVID-19?

Stay home, except to get needed medical care. Stay home from work and school, and avoid other public places including the store. If you must go out, avoid public transportation or ridesharing/taxis. Stay far away (6 feet or more) from other people. Wear a mask at all times and wash or sanitize your hands often.

What to do if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?

See full answerAs much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a mask.Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.• Additional guidance is available for those living in close quarters and shared housing.• See COVID-19 and Animals if you have questions about pets.• If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, someone from the health department may call you. Answer the call to slow the spread.

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HHS developed this guidance in response to the CARES Act, which requires every testing site to report all positive diagnostic and screening tests c...

2. How will the laboratory data reported to state and jurisdictional health departments be used?

Laboratory data reported to state and jurisdictional health departments will be used to help track the spread of COVID-19 and identify areas that a...

3. Are laboratories required to report to both state or local public health departments and HHS?

Laboratories are not required to report to both state or local health departments and HHS. The CARES Act requires laboratories to report all data t...

4. Are all data elements in the HHS guidance required to be reported by the August 1, 2020, implemen...

Starting on August 1, 2020, laboratories are expected to make every reasonable effort to report required data elements to the appropriate state or...

5. Since CMS is only enforcing the reporting of test results, is my laboratory required to report th...

Yes, testing sites must report all of the 18 required data elements per the June 4 HHS Guidance. The CARES Act is federal law and laboratories must...

6. What happens if a laboratory or testing providers cannot report all elements starting on August 1...

Anyone who orders a COVID-19 test, collects a specimen, or performs a laboratory test should make every reasonable effort to collect complete demog...

7. Does HHS require the reporting of all COVID-19 tests, including antibody and antigen tests and ne...

No. The new guidance no longer requires reporting of negative results for non-NAAT tests. This includes rapid and antigen testing conducted for scr...

8. My facility is testing samples from multiple states. Can the results for all these samples be rep...

No, facilities that conduct tests for individuals from multiple states must report results to the appropriate state or local health department base...

9. Where should results be reported for individuals who are temporarily residing in another location...

Facilities that conduct tests for individuals who are temporarily living away from their permanent residence, such as students in college or active...

10. Which is responsible for reporting — the testing site, referring facility, or both?

The testing site that performs the COVID-19 test is responsible for reporting to the appropriate state or local public health department. Please no...