A member asked:

Dear doctor i was in contact with someone who tested positive yesterday. i was in contact with them 8 days ago. do i need to get tested?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: That person may or may not have had virus at that time. 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).

Answered 7/14/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in ZA. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. Be sure to get tested, if you get symptoms. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health.

Answered 7/6/2020

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