Surging demand for Covid-19 testing in the U.S. and limited supplies have led to longer turnaround times for results, with some people waiting a week or more to learn whether they are infected.
What individuals do while they wait has serious implications for the continued spread of the virus, doctors and public-health officials said. Their message: Self-isolate as much as possible until you get your result, even if it is frustrating.
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Image: Public health organizations track the spread of coronavirus and use graphs and charts to visualize the data. WSJ’s Brianna Abbott explains what to look for in the data to understand how the virus is impacting your community. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann/WSJ
