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What is this “new generation” of COVID antibody test?
On November 25, 2020, Mount Sinai along with Kantaro Biosciences received FDA approval for EUA for it’s new SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test kit called COVID-SeroKlir. Sara Barrington, Kantaro’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “Mount Sinai technology was developed
What is this “CT” (Cycle threshold) count in COVID testing, and why is it important?
The cycle threshold is a property of the PCR test that indicates how much virus an infected person harbors. Standard PCR tests identify SARS-CoV-2 infection by identifying and amplifying viral RNA using a procedure known as polymerase chain
Remdesivir just got FDA approved. Does this change anything?
As of late October, Remdesivir (made by Gilead) became the first and only fully FDA approved treatment for COVID-19 in the US. Remdesivir is a medication that must be given through an IV and thus is only used
Update: Can I catch COVID twice?
A study published online by King’s College London July 9th, showed that antibody levels to SARS-CoV-2 virus may not last very long at all, allowing for reinfection even within the same year. Antibody levels peak sharply after two
A COVID vaccine is coming, how will it be distributed?
Relief is in sight in the form of a vaccine for COVID-19. Two potential coronavirus vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna, could be available in December. Two more, from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, are barreling through final hurdles
Am I at increased risk for COVID-19 during pregnancy?
The answer seems to be ‘yes,’ but with the important caveat that while the risk of severe COVID-19 in pregnant women is relatively higher than the risk of severe COVID-19 in non-pregnant reproductive age women, the absolute risk
Where can kids be tested for COVID-19?
**San Mateo County Testing / Curative – PCR saliva test for kids and families. Same-day, drive-through test readily available Monday to Friday from 1pm-8pm at the San Mateo County Event Center location. How: Schedule online through the Curative
How can I get COVID-19 tested with results back today?
**If you are getting tested before travel, please make sure that the test you choose is accepted by your planned airline or travel destination** Outside of the hospitals and emergency rooms, it remains fairly difficult to get a
Update: What should I do if my friend (or co-worker) was exposed to COVID-19?
We are entering a long winter as case counts of COVID 19 have surged 72 % in the last two weeks in California. Small gatherings have been the biggest source of new cases according to San Mateo and
What is San Mateo County’s recommendations for staying safe during the upcoming holidays?
California and San Mateo County recently released guidelines on how to help keep you and your loved ones safe during the holidays. In short, “The safest gathering is one that is a small, stable group that meets outdoors
What is this “new generation” of COVID antibody test?
On November 25, 2020, Mount Sinai along with Kantaro Biosciences received FDA approval for EUA for it’s new SARS-CoV-2
What is this “CT” (Cycle threshold) count in COVID testing, and why is it important?
The cycle threshold is a property of the PCR test that indicates how much virus an infected person harbors. Standard
Remdesivir just got FDA approved. Does this change anything?
As of late October, Remdesivir (made by Gilead) became the first and only fully FDA approved treatment for COVID-19 in
Update: Can I catch COVID twice?
A study published online by King’s College London July 9th, showed that antibody levels to SARS-CoV-2 virus may not last
A COVID vaccine is coming, how will it be distributed?
Relief is in sight in the form of a vaccine for COVID-19. Two potential coronavirus vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna,
Am I at increased risk for COVID-19 during pregnancy?
The answer seems to be ‘yes,’ but with the important caveat that while the risk of severe COVID-19 in pregnant
Where can kids be tested for COVID-19?
**San Mateo County Testing / Curative – PCR saliva test for kids and families. Same-day, drive-through test readily available Monday
How can I get COVID-19 tested with results back today?
**If you are getting tested before travel, please make sure that the test you choose is accepted by your planned
Update: What should I do if my friend (or co-worker) was exposed to COVID-19?
We are entering a long winter as case counts of COVID 19 have surged 72 % in the last two
What is San Mateo County’s recommendations for staying safe during the upcoming holidays?
California and San Mateo County recently released guidelines on how to help keep you and your loved ones safe during
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