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Im a healthcare worker and had direct contact with a covid positive patient 5 days ago. i had a regular surgical mask on and sanitized my hands every-time i touched the patient or his surroundings. ive been placed in isolation but im asymptomatic.
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Policy: I assume it's the policy at your facility to stay on isolation for 14 days and if you have had no symptoms then return to work with or without testing, but again follow guidelines which your supervisor can verify.
Answered 8/29/2020
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