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Hi i am a speech therapist in private practice and i came into contact with someone with covid. i have gone into isolation and cancelled patients. can i get tested so that i can go back to work or should i stay in isolation for 14 days? thank you

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

COVID testing: COVID testing will determine if you've been exposed and need further care and isolation.

Answered 7/8/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i am a speech therapist in private practice and i came into contact with someone with covid. i have gone into isolation and cancelled patients. can i get tested so that i can go back to work or should i stay in isolation for 14 days? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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