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I was in china 5/6 weeks ago. i am not showing any symptoms of covid-19. but ive seen some cases where people are just carriers and show no symptoms. would it be wise for me to get the test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19.: If you left China 5 to 6 weeks ago, you are already past the normal quarantine time of 14 days. Thus, a PCR test should not be positive this far out. An antibody test can show if your were previously infected but this isn't necessary at this point.

Answered 5/25/2020

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A member asked:

I was in china 5/6 weeks ago. i am not showing any symptoms of covid-19. but ive seen some cases where people are just carriers and show no symptoms. would it be wise for me to get the test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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