Coronavirus Update: Will Antibody Tests Really Help?

The CDC says antibody tests are not yet accurate or reliable enough to use to determine whether to reopen workplaces, schools, and other places where people gather. But they may prove helpful in understanding the scale and spread of the coronavirus.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Coronavirus Special How Useful Are Antibody Tests? The CDC says antibody tests are not yet accurate or reliable enough to use to determine whether to reopen workplaces, schools, and other places where people gather. But they may prove helpful in understanding the scale and spread of the coronavirus. Read More   CDC: Spread of COVID-19 Likely Began in January Until late February, case numbers were too low to be detected by the CDC's surveillance system that looks for flu-like illnesses in emergency department records. Read More   How Long Before We Have a Vaccine? More than 100 possible vaccines are in various stages of development around the world. Some have begun human clinical trials. But certain things can't be rushed. Read More   Children's Television During the Pandemic We talk with the host of Nickelodeon's "Blues Clues & You" about how the educational TV program can help young children feel connected and comforted during these times. Watch Video   How Can I Get Tested for Coronavirus? Call your doctor first. if you don't have one, try your local hospital, health department, or an urgent care center. Read More   Which Summertime Activities Are Safe? Avoid the block party with 25 neighbors, and instead choose a backyard barbecue with a few family members and friends. Read More   Asthma and COVID-19: What You Need to Know Here are some ways to protect yourself from the coronavirus while keeping your asthma in check. Watch Video   In the News Mass Protests Could Cause COVID-19 Outbreaks Postponed Surgeries Resume, Stretching Hospitals States Adjust Their Hurricane Plans for COVID-19 Healthy at Home Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad For Your Health Medications That Can Make You Tired How to Break Your Phone Habit 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