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I tested myself on april 17 for covid and it was positive, everyone is my household tested positive that same week as well. i tested myself yesterday may 1 and still got tested positive why is that ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: You either did not clear the virus or could have gotten re-infected from your household contacts. I trust that you are quarantining yourself to avoid infecting others. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/2/2020

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A member asked:

I tested myself on april 17 for covid and it was positive, everyone is my household tested positive that same week as well. i tested myself yesterday may 1 and still got tested positive why is that ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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