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My colleague with whom i share an office informed me an hour ago that her sister with whom she shares a house, tested positive for covid-19 today. should i be tested tomorrow or wait until next week and only do a test if my colleague is positive too?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Well the incubation period is 1 to 14 days with a median of 5 days. I recommend quarantining. If your room mate is positive - don't know how long she has been exposed to you. Some people will test negative when presymptomatic. Most people who are infected with have an accurate test result at 5 to 7 days.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/26/2020

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A member asked:

My colleague with whom i share an office informed me an hour ago that her sister with whom she shares a house, tested positive for covid-19 today. should i be tested tomorrow or wait until next week and only do a test if my colleague is positive too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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