Coronavirus Update: When Should You Get Tested?

When we first started hearing about COVID-19 in the U.S., the criteria for testing was simple: If you had a fever and a cough, get tested. Since then, we've learned there are many more possible symptoms, and sometimes no symptoms at all. Here's what a registered nurse wants you to know.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Coronavirus Special When Should You Get Tested? When we first started hearing about COVID-19 in the U.S., the criteria for testing was simple: If you had a fever and a cough, get tested. Since then, we've learned there are many more possible symptoms, and sometimes no symptoms at all. Here's what a registered nurse wants you to know. Read More   Hardest-Hit States See Long Testing Lines In states with the highest surges in new coronavirus cases, such as Arizona, Florida, and Texas, the testing lines are often long and sometimes unruly. Read More   How Social Distancing Helps Stop the Spread of Coronavirus Social distancing means keeping people far enough apart that they can't spread the virus. There are a few ways to do this. Read More   Staying Safe With a Social 'Bubble' We talk with a leading expert on COVID-19 about the potential to reduce your risk of infection by forming a small social "bubble" as the country reopens. Watch Video   Does the Coronavirus Live in Water? Should you worry about becoming infected with the coronavirus from drinking or washing with tap water? Read More   Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthy One way is to drink plenty of water. There's a lining of mucus inside your lungs. When you're well hydrated, this lining stays thin, which helps your lungs do their job. Read More   Could Your Symptoms Be COVID-19? Use our COVID-19 Symptom Checker to see if you may have been infected with the new coronavirus, and get possible next steps. Get Started   In the News Poll Shows More Americans Now Fear the Virus U.S. Rural Areas Also See COVID-19 Increases Rising Cases Spark More Face Mask Requirements Healthy at Home How to Prep Meals in Advance 'Deskercises' to Stretch and Strengthen Your Wrists Create a Healthier Bedroom ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps  |  Unsubscribe     You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as lrbelle978@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361