Covid-19

Covid-19

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should I Get?

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should I Get?

The SARS CoV-2 virus (commonly called COVID-19) is a coronavirus that is sphere-shaped, contains only ribonucleic acid (RNA) and is covered by spikes that resemble a “corona” (Spanish for crown).

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults

COVID-19 is a novel disease requiring rapid responses and lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. Learn about government information and resources for the public below. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and...

Everything You Need to Know About Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Everything You Need to Know About Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

In this blog, I’ll discuss the two types of tests available for SARS-CoV-2 (the agent causing a COVID-19 infection) and their usefulness. In Part II, I’ll discuss the significant limitations of the antibody test. The reverse-transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction...

COVID-19 (Coronavrius) What Will The New Norm Look Like?

COVID-19 (Coronavrius) What Will The New Norm Look Like?

What is the new “norm” going to look like? When can we expect it? These are good questions that do not have clear or precise answers. Clearly, as of 4-9-2020, we have not yet reached the peak in cases in Massachusetts or Rhode Island. But, even when we do reach the...

What You Should Know About the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

What You Should Know About the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

Today’s confusion about COVID-19 is understandable due to the sheer volume of information often expressed in different ways and often mixed with misinformation. For instance, COVID-19 is just one name for the new Coronavirus officially known as SARS-CoV-2. Many...