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Discussion Topic-COVID-19 Testing & Prevention
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Discussion Topic-COVID-19 Testing & Prevention
Answer the questions and post your answers. Write in complete sentences.
- What causes COVID-19? Is it a virus, bacterium, protist, fungus, or worm? What is the specific name of the infectious agent that causes this disease?
- What is the Delta Variant, and why is it more dangerous?
- What are the signs and symptoms of this disease?
- What two tests are available for this disease, and how are they different?
- List the CDC’s recommendations on how to prevent getting and spreading this disease.
- Who has the highest risk of complications and death from this disease?
- How many vaccines are currently approved by the FDA for use, and from which companies?
- Why is vaccination key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Why are masks recommended or mandated in many areas?
- What is the treatment for patients entering a hospital with COVID-19?
- The CDC has recommendations regarding how to cope with stress due to quarantine and COVID-19. What are you doing to cope, and what else would you like to try?
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