Do you want to know if you have Covid-19? now in USA You can request a free test to confirm if you were infected and here we tell you how you can obtain it.
Citizens of that country will be able to receive four free Covid-19 tests at home, according to information from the
United States Department of Health and Human Services.
“Covid-19 testing can help you find out if you have Covid-19 so you can decide what to do next, such as getting treatment to reduce your risk of getting seriously ill and taking steps to reduce your chances of spreading the virus to others.” , he pointed out.
How to get a free Covid-9 test in the US?
The United States government reported that the shipment of Covid-19 tests will be free, and the tests will begin to be sent as of September 30.
You can register to request one to be sent to your home through the site
People who wish to receive the testing kit must fill out a form with their contact information.
Once registration is complete you will have the option to receive email notifications to know when Covid-19 tests will arrive.
These tests will be able to detect the variants that are currently circulating, and they can also be applied to people who have symptoms and those who do not have them.
What are the symptoms of Covid-19?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared that the most common symptoms when someone is infected with Covid-19 are:
- Fever
- Shivers
- Sore throat
Covid-19, explains the WHO, is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and spreads between people who are in direct contact.
Although people can also present different symptoms, which usually begin between 5 and 6 days after exposure and last 1 to 14 days.
Other less common symptoms are:
- Muscle pain and heavy arms or legs
- Fatigue or intense tiredness
- Severe runny or stuffy nose, or sneezing
- Headache
- eye pain
- Dizziness
- New, persistent cough
- Chest tightness or pain
- Respiratory difficulty
- Hoarseness
- Numbness or tingling
- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea
- Loss or change in the sense of taste and/or smell
- Difficulty sleeping.
But there are also people who may have:
- Difficulty breathing, especially at rest, or inability to speak in complete sentences
- Confusion
- Drowsiness or loss of consciousness
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Cold or clammy, or pale or bluish skin
- Loss of speech or mobility.
With information from CNN
