What to know about the Test to Treat program
Since the pandemic began, scientists have researched ways to fight COVID-19. The earliest breakthrough was the COVID-19 vaccine, our most effective tool for preventing severe COVID-19 illness. Yet despite the vaccine?s efficacy,?breakthrough infections?can still happen ? especially as new variants like the Omicron sub-variant BA.2 spread.
Fortunately, scientists have also made breakthroughs in how we treat COVID-19. Those treatments are now more accessible to people in Washington thanks to a new program called?Test to Treat.
While there?s a lot of talk about vaccines, the conversations around treatment aren?t as widespread. Yet knowing about your treatment options, and moving forward with treatment early, can be crucial for preventing severe illness and hospitalization.
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