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Q: Are there updates toresearch on the corona-virus’s isolation periodsand potential for reinfec-tion?

A: As the pandemicevolves our way of life, sodoes the information weknow about COVID-19.

The Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention isstill working to learn moreabout coronaviruses andCOVID-19. In a Sept. 10update, the CDC said it hadlimited information aboutreinfections, includingsome new research thatmight help people who test-ed positive return to theirnormal lives more quickly.

People infected by thecoronavirus appear tobecome susceptible againat about 90 days after test-ing positive, according torecent updates to researchcoordinated by the CDCwith 15 universities aroundthe world. However, it’sunclear whether a personcan be reinfected by thecoronavirus, and to dateno one has confirmed tohave been, according to theCDC.

If the person tests posi-tive and remains asymp-tomatic for 90 days, thenretesting is unlikely to yield

any useful information.If a person becomes

symptomatic during thesame 90-day period and anevaluation fails to identifya disease other than thecoronavirus, then it is sug-gested the person consultwith an infectious diseaseexpert.

Isolation may be warrant-ed during this evaluationperiod.

It is possible to keep test-ing positive for up to threemonths after an initial pos-itive test yet not be infec-tious to others, accordingto a CDC news release.

There is no indication thatan asymptomatic personwho continually tests posi-tive months after contract-ing the disease is immune.

Other information re-cently released by the CDCshowed the amount of livevirus in the nose and throatdecreases significantlysoon after COVID-19 symp-toms develop.

Data used for the stud-ies by the CDC includedadults but not children orinfants. The CDC and otherresearch institutions arestill conducting research tolearn more about coronavi-ruses and COVID-19.

COVID-19

What are the updates to researchon isolation periods, reinfection?

DUY VU/DVU@VICAD.COMStudents find their seats during Calhoun High School’s graduationceremony at Sandcrab Stadium on May 29. Students sat 6 feetapart from each other during the ceremony.

SEND US YOURQUESTIONSHave questions about thecoronavirus? The Advocate willhelp you get answers. Contact usat deliverydesk@vicad.com or call361-574-1222.

People like to say, “You learn somethingnew every day.” I hope that’s true for Vic-toria residents, who have plenty of waysto learn about the many services and pro-grams the city offers.

When choosing where to eat, Victoriansmay be asking themselves, “How are newrestaurants added to Victoria?” If taking astroll outside, they may ask, “Howcan we get a dog park?” If thinkingahead, they may ponder, “What isVictoria going to look like five, 10or 15 years from now, and are thereplans in place to get us there?”Spoiler alert: Yes, there are. Checkout our 2035 Comprehensive Planat victoriatx.gov/comp2035.

To answer these questions andmore, the city’s communicationsteam works daily to relay rele-vant information through variousmeans. Want to know which departmentto contact about brush pickups? Visit ourwebsite, which recently was redesignedto be more user-friendly. Care to knowwhat the city council is doing to addressthe needs of the community and its futureresidents? Listen to meetings live on localSuddenlink channels 15 or 115 or online atvictoriatx.gov/vtv15.

One method that’s particularly engag-ing to residents is video production. Todisseminate information more effective-ly, we reviewed our video production andconsidered new ways to make our contentmodern and easy to digest. Cue the intro-duction of Victoria Minute, a short-formvideo series that answers residents’ ques-tions and provides a glimpse into the lifeof each city department and the programsand services it offers Victoria residents.

Victoria Minute launched in September

2019 and continues to be a way for us totake a closer look at each department. Forexample, the Victoria Public Library in-terview addressed how the library offersmuch more to the public than just books— there’s access to adult, teen and chil-dren events; educational programs; andtechnology, including a 3D printer!

We’ve also taken a minute tolearn about Public Works and itsstreet maintenance program; thecity manager’s vision leading up tohis one-year anniversary with thecity; and, most recently, the Victo-ria Main Street Program.

So, take a minute, watch a Vic-toria Minute and learn about thecity’s departments and its proj-ects. If it’s not news to you, maybeit could still be a fun way to help usshare it with those who may not

know.In addition, when you have a minute, lis-

ten to a podcast, read a news release orcheck your email or mobile phone for thelatest informative piece about the City ofVictoria to stay up to speed on how yourlocal government is working for you.

To continue keeping up with the latestand greatest news coming out of the city,visit victoriatx.gov/thecityview. EveryTuesday, you’ll get a newsletter in yourinbox that encompasses all the latest ed-ucational pieces our team has worked onto bring directly to you, our fellow Victoriaresident.

Did you learn something new today?Would you like to?

Ashley Strevel is the Director ofCommunications and Public Affairsat City of Victoria

CITY CORNER

Take a ‘Minute’ to learn about city

ASHLEYSTREVEL

CITY OF VICTORIA

ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT

Fall is in the air so thatmeans it is time for pump-kin pie, fresh apple strudels,popcorn balls, candied ap-ples, trail mix and seasonedpecans.

For the next Advocatereader submitted photocontest, we want to see pho-tos of your favorite home-made fall food. The photoscan be of you making it,your helper sampling it ora photo of the finished prod-uct. Please include informa-tion about the dish.

The winner will receive aprize plus have their recipepublished with the winningphoto. Submit your photosto victoriaadvocate.com/ad-dphoto by 5 p.m. Oct. 9 to beconsidered for the contest.

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