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My husband met w/ friends yesterday he did not wear a mask and was not 6feet away. he said no one coughed/ sneeze. today we were in the same room talking w/out a mask... no cough/sneeze. should i worry about catching the coronavirus if hes infected?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Household contact: Since you are in the same home, if someone in your household acquires the virus, it is a risk factor for infection. The incubation period is typically 2-5 days, but can be as long as 14 days. Use good hand washing and disinfect surfaces.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

My husband met w/ friends yesterday he did not wear a mask and was not 6feet away. he said no one coughed/ sneeze. today we were in the same room talking w/out a mask... no cough/sneeze. should i worry about catching the coronavirus if hes infected?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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