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If i cross paths with a sick person with covid-19, will i get sick too?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not necessarily: How long was the contact? How physically close was the contact? Did the person sneeze or cough on or near you? Were you and the other party wearing masks?

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 5/4/2020

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