What is Iowa’s contact number for COVID-19 testing?
Call Test Iowa with questions about testing: 515-575-2131 or 844-844-1561 (toll free) Lines are open 8am – 8pm 7 days a week (except Holidays)
How long does it take and how do I view my COVID-19 test results?
In general, results are provided by email approximately 72 hours or 3 days after you are tested.
How can I get tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?
The best way to get a coronavirus test is to contact your health care provider. You may also visit your state or local health department’s website to look for the latest local information on testing.
Should I self-isolate after travelling in Iowa?
Iowans who have traveled recently for business or spring break vacations, whether internationally or domestically outside of Iowa, should strongly consider self-isolating for 14 days. This will support Iowa’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and limit the introduction of the virus from other points of travel.
Can diarrhea be an initial symptom of COVID-19?
Many people with COVID-19 experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, sometimes prior to developing fever and lower respiratory tract signs and symptoms.
Is Hydroxychloroquine approved to treat the coronavirus disease?
No. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate and some versions of chloroquine phosphate are FDA-approved to treat malaria. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is also FDA-approved to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
What are the quarantine recommendations after travelling in Iowa?
Iowans who have traveled recently for business or spring break vacations, whether internationally or domestically outside of Iowa, should strongly consider self-isolating for 14 days. This will support Iowa’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and limit the introduction of the virus from other points of travel.
Are face masks required in Iowa restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes. The establishment must require all customers age two and older to wear a mask or face covering while in the establishment unless they are seated at a properly distanced booth or table. This includes while participating in games, pool, arcades, dancing, or karaoke. The establishment must also require all employees who interact with the public to wear a mask or face covering.
Can individuals who are not U.S. citizens receive unemployment benefits?
Yes. To receive unemployment benefits, non-citizen applicants must establish that they were in satisfactory immigration status and authorized to work in the United States when earning the wages used to establish their claim. Non-citizen applicants will be required to provide specific information from their employment authorization documents issued to them by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In some cases, non-citizen applicants will be asked to provide legible copies of their employment authorization documents.
Can antibiotics treat the coronavirus disease?
Antibiotics do not work on viruses, such as those that cause colds, flu, bronchitis, or runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green.
Are masks effective in preventing COVID-19?
Посмотреть полный ответ Wearing cloth masks can help prevent people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 from spreading the virus. Make sure your cloth mask: fits snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, completely covers the nose and mouth, is secured with ties or ear loops, includes multiple layers of fabric, allows for breathing without restriction, and can be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape. Cloth masks should NOT be worn by children less than 2 years old or anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. 4 дня назад
When should I seek emergency medical care if I am sick with COVID-19?
If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately
Trouble breathing. Persistent pain or pressure in the chest. New confusion. Inability to wake or stay awake. Bluish lips or face. 4 дня назад
Can you contract the coronavirus disease from a package in the mail?
Coronaviruses are thought to be spread most often by respiratory droplets. Although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging. 4 дня назад
Are eye infections a sign of COVID-19?
The new coronavirus behind the pandemic causes a respiratory illness called COVID-19. Its most common symptoms are a fever, coughing, and breathing problems. Rarely, it also can cause an eye infection called conjunctivitis.
Can a COVID-19 infection damage your lungs?
In critical COVID-19 — about 5% of total cases — the infection can damage the walls and linings of the air sacs in your lungs. As your body tries to fight it, your lungs become more inflamed and fill with fluid. This can make it harder for them to swap oxygen and carbon dioxide.