Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – Remember the days when a news story containing the word COVID was scared and, in some cases, scared?
This is the case in Missoula County.
I spoke Tuesday with infectious disease registered nurse Pam Whitney, who updated me on the COVID numbers in Missoula.
“I saw it,” Whitney began. In other parts of the U. S. , they’re experiencing what they’re calling a “summer surge” of COVID lately with an increase in emergency room visits and emergency room deaths, but we’re not seeing that here yet. I think the word is ‘again’. “
Whitney said there have been COVID outbreaks in other parts of the country.
“A lot of times, with all those new strains, they start on the East Coast and then they start on the West Coast, but then they head here,” he said. “I think my recommendation to everyone is: If you’re sick, stay home. Try not to be around other people who are sick. It’s great outside, but when it comes to concerts, we come combined when we go. So I would keep a mask in my pocket.
Whitney said studies are ongoing, but the common-sense technique is still COVID.
“They’ve developed some drugs, but there’s a lot of literature that says they don’t work as well as we’d hoped,” he said. “Some of them are prescribed by doctors. So, for me, the most productive thing is. Yes, rest, drink plenty of fluids and take care of yourself. If you have any symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, or other symptoms that worry you, go to your doctor.
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What do you do if your COVID check is positive?
“At this point, we all know how to avoid that exposure, and if we have it, we move on to staying home,” he said. “Although the CDC has superseded its guidelines, staying home is no longer recommended. “home for five days and then wear a mask for five more days. It’s pretty important once the fever goes down and you feel smart enough to pass out, but for me and my family, I’m still transitioning to quarantining. until I feel that I don’t divulge to anyone.
Learn more about the popularity and treatment of COVID here.
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There have been outbreaks of COVID in other parts of the country.
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Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – Remember the days when a news story containing the word COVID was scared and, in some cases, scared?
This is the case in Missoula County.
I spoke Tuesday with infectious disease registered nurse Pam Whitney, who updated me on the COVID numbers in Missoula.
“I saw it,” Whitney began. In other parts of the U. S. , they’re experiencing what they’re calling a “summer surge” of COVID lately with an increase in emergency room visits and emergency room deaths, but we’re not seeing that here yet. I think the word is ‘again’. “
Whitney said there have been COVID outbreaks in other parts of the country.
“A lot of times, with all those new strains, they start on the East Coast and then they start on the West Coast, but then they head here,” he said. “I think my recommendation to everyone is: If you’re sick, stay home. Try not to be around other people who are sick. It’s great outside, but when it comes to concerts, we come combined when we go. So I would keep a mask in my pocket.
Whitney said studies are ongoing, but the common-sense technique is still COVID.
“They’ve developed some drugs, but there’s a lot of literature that says they don’t work as well as we expected,” he said. “Some of them are prescribed by doctors. So, for me, the most productive thing is Of course, rest, drink plenty of fluids and take care of yourself. If you have any symptoms, such as shortness of breath, or other symptoms that concern you, you should see your doctor.
READ MORE: 93,000 MONTANESE LOSE MEDICAID COVERAGE DURING COVID
What do you do if your COVID check is positive?
“At this point, we all know how to avoid that exposure, and if we have it, we move on to staying home,” he said. “Although the CDC has superseded its guidelines, staying home is no longer recommended. “home for five days and then wear a mask for five more days. It’s pretty important once the fever goes down and you feel smart enough to pass out, but for me and my family, I’m still transitioning to quarantining. until I feel that I don’t divulge to anyone.
Learn more about COVID popularity and treatment here.