‘Recovered’? Some Chinese COVID-19 patients STILL testing positive for virus

The strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is spreading around the country fast.

Just this week, the governor right here in Maryland enacted a “Stay at Home” order — and frankly, I’m relieved.

People are dying, right here where we live.

So, I’d rather NOT go out in public… or leave my home at all… except to take my pups for a walk around the neighborhood. (Thank goodness our beloved pets don’t spread the virus!)

I hope you’re doing the same… and staying safe and healthy.

I assure you that even though we here at HSI are working from home… like many other folks around the country…

This is no time for us to rest on our laurels.

We are working harder than ever to get you the information you deserve.

Not only about this latest health crisis… which is a rapidly evolving situation… but also all the other health issues that may be on your mind.

Today I wanted to take the opportunity to share an important message from HSI advisory panelist Dr. Scott Olson, below.

Because when you or someone you care about beats the disease, it can seem like a time to get together and celebrate.

But according to Dr. Olson, that could be a big mistake.

This coronavirus has another nasty trick up its sleeve. And it can strike just when you think you’re out of the woods.

I’ll let him take it from here. – Melissa Young

What happens AFTER you beat coronavirus

People with coronavirus can continue to infect other people, long AFTER they are supposedly cured.

This is very strange – very few infections remain infectious after people are treated.

Imagine…

Someone goes to the hospital with coronavirus, they have all the symptoms, they’re treated for weeks and eventually start to feel better.

Eventually, they are released. They head home and all their family members become infected.

How common is this?

Chinese officials have discovered that up to of patients who have recovered still tested positive for the virus at later checkups.

This means people who were infected can work and travel and possibly spread disease as they go about their lives.

As of this writing, we don’t know how long this “post-infection contagion” lasts, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. You need to continue to be careful around people who had the virus.

What should you do to protect yourself?

You probably know the steps by now: wash your hands often – you can use hand sanitizer, but soap works just as well. In fact, it’s the physical action of rubbing your hands together that seems to be the most powerful way to remove the virus.

Keep your hands off your face and be extra cautious if you have a current disease such as heart disease or diabetes.

Make sure you take care of your immune system by taking supporting herbs (including oregano oil, elderberry, medical mushrooms, and vitamin C).

Also make sure you’re getting enough sleep and exercise.