Testing for COVID-19 may not be as in demand as it once was a year ago, but the need is still there. With people getting their vaccinations and everyone doing their part to stay healthy, the case numbers have dropped drastically. Butt that doesn't mean it's not still out there, and you can still get COVID-19. This is why testing facilities are still in place and are so readily available. If you aren't sure whether or not you need a COVID-19 test, read on for a few reasons you should get one.
You Have A Fever
If you are running a fever of at least 103, you should be tested. A fever doesn't necessarily mean you have COVID-19, but it is one of the biggest symptoms of COVID-19, and getting tested to rule it out is always a good idea. If you have a fever and you've been around someone else that is ill, you should get a test. Even if what they have is just the flu, it doesn't mean that what you have isn't COVID-19. Don't assume you don't have it, get tested to be sure.
You've Been Around Someone With COVID-19
If you've been around someone that has tested positive for COVID-19, even if you aren't presenting any symptoms at all, you should get tested. You could be someone that is asymptomatic to the disease. This means you won't show any symptoms at all, but you still carry the virus and can give it to others. This is a way to super-spread this virus to others. If you've been around someone that has the virus, get tested to be sure you don't also have it.
You're Going In For A Medical Procedure
If you're going to be going into the hospital for a medical procedure, you should be tested for COVID-19 before you have the procedure done. If there's any chance that you have the virus, you could spread it to nurses and doctors who are essential workers, or you could spread it to other patients at the hospital. You should be tested prior to the medical procedure, and most hospitals will require you have this done as well.
Just because case numbers are dwindling and masks aren't required as much as they once were doesn't mean you should let your guard down. If you suspect you have COVID-19, you should go in and get tested to rule it out. A test only takes seconds, but the effects of spreading this virus further can be long-lasting. For more information, contact a local COVID-19 testing facility near you.
