Positive COVID-19 self-test? An epidemiologist shares 3 things to do ASAP

Positive COVID-19 self-test? An epidemiologist shares 3 things to do ASAP

To help you navigate the brave new world of at-home COVID-19 tests in the most socially-conscious way possible, we asked Karen Edwards, PhD, a professor and chair of the department of epidemiology at the University of California, Irvine, what to do if you test positive for COVID-19 at home. Below, she talks about why telling your doctor is critical to understanding and fighting SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Plus, how to practice health and safety protocols the moment you test positive.