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Illustration of a person wearing a PPE mask and speaking into a bullhorn in front of a crowd at a demonstration

April 15, 2021

Protesting during COVID-19: What you need to know

Guidelines and recommendations for reducing your risk of contracting COVID-19 while participating in a demonstration.

Person holding up a sticker on their finger with text, 'I got my COVID-19 vaccine!' and wearing a PPE mask with text, '...but I'm still wearing my mask!'

January 8, 2021

I got the COVID-19 vaccine! Can I toss my mask?

I got my COVID-19 vaccine! Can I take off this mask and give you a hug?

cropped view of hands presenting a gift decorated with COVID-19 molecules with a tag reading 'to Grandma'

December 22, 2020

Can someone who has recovered from COVID-19 still spread it to others?

Your daughter just called to invite you to a holiday get-together. She says it’s safe because everyone who will be there has already had COVID-19. Should you bring a cheeseball or take a rain check?

view of of a calendar with 'Quarantine start?' written on one date and an arrow leading off the page pointing to a question mark

December 17, 2020

Shorter quarantine periods now an option for some individuals

Confused about the CDC’s new options for shorter quarantine periods after exposure to COVID-19? Why the change? How does it work? And which option would apply to me?

Illustration of a partial view of a book cover with text, 'Select Your Own Escapade, The Chat About Precautions'

October 28, 2020

Talking about boundaries and bubbles

You’d like to start a romantic bubble with that special someone. But how do you bring it up? And what should you say? We’ve created a handy guide to make this awkward conversation… less awkward!

illustration of a person in a protective plastic bubble reclining on a rose petal strewn bed with a rose clenched between their teeth

October 27, 2020

All about relationship bubbles

Isn’t romance wonderful? Long walks on the beach, dining al fresco by candlelight, having no idea what the bottom half of your date’s face looks like… Wondering how you can take your budding relationship indoors while minimizing your COVID-19 risk? It might be time to propose a romantic bubble.

October 22, 2020

I think I’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Now what?

I think I might have been exposed to COVID-19! How can I know for sure? And if I was, what should I do next?

Illustration of a sad person looking out a window with a whiteboard in the background with several hatch marks on it and the text, with text, 'Quarantine Day'

October 15, 2020

Can a negative test get me out of quarantine early?

A friend you hung out with all weekend tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. You’ve been told to quarantine for 14 days. When should you be tested, and will a negative test be your “get out of jail free” card?

Illustration of a hand placing sample cartridge into an antigen testing device with a display indication: results in 15:00

August 4, 2020

A 15-minute COVID test?

Their adult son is moving back home. Should he have a negative COVID-19 test first? And is that 15-minute test at the local urgent care center a legit option?

Illustration of two houses surrounded by one white picket fence with several children, adults, and a dog in the enclosed yard

June 26, 2020

Creating bubbles that work for families and kids

No school. No daycare. No play dates or sleepovers. And now summer camp is canceled too? Daily life during the pandemic has been especially tough for parents and kids. MIT Medical pediatricians think “bubbles” may be the answer.

Iconic representations of two people in bubbles that are in the process of merging with each other

June 18, 2020

Is it time to expand your “bubble?”

As states reopen, we can get haircuts, eat at a restaurants, and go back to work in our labs. But when can the kids see grandma or have a play date? When can I start hanging out with the friends I used to hang out with in those pre-coronavirus days?

June 5, 2020

Reducing risks when attending protests

MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Today’s topic: What can we do to mitigate the spread of the virus during protests, and what precautions should protesters take after possible exposure?

Illustration of two speech bubbles with one containing a question mark and one containing the letter A

May 28, 2020

Does wearing short sleeves and shorts increase risk?

May 28: MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Does wearing short sleeves and shorts increase risk?

May 28, 2020

Should I hold my breath?

May 28: MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Should I hold my breath when I walk past someone? Got a question about COVID-19? Send it to us at CovidQ@mit.edu, and we’ll do our best to provide an answer.

Illustration of a superhero, Captain Immune system

May 26, 2020

Is all this social distancing weakening our immune systems?

May 26: We’re staying home, social distancing, and avoiding contact with all kinds of germs. Will this weaken our immune systems? What happens when we start going out again?

two comic panels one two people talking in a doorway and one with several people at a birthday party

May 20, 2020

How long before symptom onset is a person contagious?

May 20: How long is someone contagious before they start showing symptoms? And what does that mean for contact tracing?

Small illustration of a tabletop sign, similar to workplace safety record signs, reading - 02 DAYS SINCE MY LAST COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

May 13, 2020

Recovery from COVID-19: How long is someone contagious?

May 13: MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. After having COVID-19, how and when do you know you are truly recovered and no longer infectious?

Illustration of partial view of a dog and a cat sitting side-by-side against a background of question marks, each animal wearing a PPE mask

April 27, 2020

Precautions for pets

April 27: On April 14, we wrote about emerging reports of cats contracting COVID-19 and communicated the latest guidance from the CDC and veterinary experts. As more cases have emerged in the last several days, the guidelines for pets have been revised.

Illustration of a black cat wearing a PPE mask

April 14, 2020

Could I give the virus to my cat?

April 14: A tiger at the Bronx Zoo got sick with COVID-19. Should I worry about my elderly housecat?

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March 16, 2020

So you’ve been in contact with someone who’s been diagnosed

You’ve been practicing social distancing, but do you need to do more? What if someone in your lab is being tested for COVID-19 or gets a positive diagnosis? What if it’s a friend of a friend?

March 10, 2020

Living with someone who’s self-quarantining

Do you live with someone who has been asked to self-quarantine because of possible exposure to COVID-19? What does that mean for you and other members of your household?

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