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Good day. i have been exposed to person, which tested positive for the covid-19 virus, on saterday. i have not experienced any symptoms as yet but note that it is only day 4 after exposure. should i go for a test so i can be sure i'm not asymptomati?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Testing: 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. Median incubation is 5 days (2 to 14 days)

Answered 9/1/2020

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