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Good day i have been in contact with someone who was in contact with someone who's wife tested positive for covid-19,l. im not showing any symptoms but the person i was in contact with is severely sick now and i would lile to know should i get tested?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: What was exposure like? Were you close to infected person – less than 2 meters? Were you both wearing masks? Did the person appear ill? Sneeze or cough near you? Interaction less than 10 minutes? In a crowded or poorly ventilated room? – (vs being outdoors). Even if answer is “no” to many of these questions, a direct cough or sneeze can get infect you. Uncertain of how to get the testing in ZA.

Answered 12/16/2020

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COVID-19: In my opinion, when in doubt, get tested. Even without symptoms, if your test is positive it would alert you to avoiding close contact with others, especially elderly people with co-morbid conditions.

Answered 7/17/2020

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