Health reporter Ali Gorman answers key questions on coronavirus

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Action News Healthcheck reporter Ali Gorman, R.N. answers your questions about the coronavirus pandemic.

Precautions to practice for family gatherings; Can we take vacations?

Contact tracing is essential to reopen states

Is the risk for transmission lower in the fresh air? Some people are beginning to get antibody blood tests.
If they're positive, will they be included in the case reports from area health departments?

Has the shutdown been worth while?

Low Vitamin D levels and COVID-19; Risks social distancing with COVID-19 positive patients

What Is convalescent blood plasma, and how could it help?

Kids' Mysterious Illness Possibly Tied to Covid-19

Many yet to be exposed to Coronavirus; Is 6-feet far enough?

Earlier there had been some concerns about common blood pressure medications and whether they can put some people at a greater risk.
Is there new information about this?

The antibody blood tests are becoming more available but right now, what can they tell us?

Wearing masks outside; Staying hydrated with masks

Study finds Gilead drug remdesivir works against coronavirus

Army reservists relieve overworked area hospital staff

What do we know about "COVID-19 toes?"

6 New possible symptoms of COVID-19

Will COVID-19 go away in the warmer weather? And should my mask cover my mouth and nose?

Don't be afraid to put off emergency care

Has the criteria changed for those who should be tested?

Ali Gorman explains blood clots and its connection to COVID-19 patients

Who is most likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19?

How can you protect population from infected COVID-19 patients who don't show symptoms?

Are antibody tests accurate?

Could treatment of COVID-19 be manageable without a vaccine?

Using plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients

What if all the drugs that are now being tested as a treatment for COVID-19 don't work? Are there others in the pipeline?


Many of us will venture out to the grocery store this weekend. Is it better to bring your own bag and if so, how do we keep them clean?

Are contact lenses safe to wear?

Why does it take so long to make a vaccine?

New COVID-19 anti-body test launched

Is there a proper way to wear homemade mask?

Rutgers University gets FDA approval for coronavirus saliva test

After recovery, how long are infected patients considered contagious?

Why do some COVID-19 positive patients lose their sense of smell? Is it permanent?

Is testing the key to reopening the county?

When might we see the end of COVID-19?

Breaking down coronavirus myths and conspiracy theories

Can we gather for Passover, Easter? Are there racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths?

Why is this the most critical time of all to maintain our restricted lifestyle?

What do we know about antibody testing for healthcare workers?

What makes individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure vulnerable to COVID-19?

COVID-19 vaccine testing to begin on volunteers

Officials now urging people to wear masks; living with abuse during COVID-19

Clinical drug trials for treating COVID-19; Washing produce

What exactly does the virus do to the human body?

Which chronic medical problems run higher risk against COVID-19?

Difference between symptoms of airborne allergies and COVID-19?

Should the public wear masks?

Gender imbalance in COVID-19 deaths

How soon is too soon to reopen communities?

Chloroquine and Zithromax COVID-19 treatment

Will the FDA begin testing Avigan for COVID-19?; Can a recovered patient get the coronavirus again?

Staying safe when ordering take out, food delivery; Continuing workouts at home

Could repurposing drugs used for other diseases be a potential game changer?

How can you get seniors in your family to take social distancing more seriously? And can pregnant women who test positive pass coronavirus onto their baby?