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Could you get sick with a mild case of covid-19 and fully recover without even realizing you were ill?
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Yes: Current evidence suggests just that. However, such patients can still be infectious. That is why widespread testing, esp of all suspected contacts is needed to eventually control the pandemic
Answered 5/4/2020
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Asymptomatic COVID : Yes. A study in Iceland indicated that 50 % of people who tested positive for COVID -19 had no symptoms. REF: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-people-with-covid19-not-aware-have-virus
Answered 5/4/2020
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