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A member asked:
How long must i wait before i get myself tested for civid 19 if i was in contact with someone that is postive?
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2-14 days: Time between exposure and getting ill is between 2-14 days,with average of 5 days.Depending on your symptoms,work status,your health status,those around you,you may not need to be tested.Since the tests are often not accurate,the best thing to do is stay home and isolate for 14 days from the day you were in contact.Otherwise test between the above dates, but know that only means neg on that day.
Answered 12/31/2020
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