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I have been in contact with the person who tested positive for covid19 on the 30th of june. i have been told to quarantine for 14days and no doctor is willing to give me a referral letter to go and test i don't have any symptoms?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probably not covid: Since it has been 9 days since you were exposed and you are currently in good health with no covid symptoms, there is a good chance that you do not have the disease. Covid testing is typically done when someone has symptoms to determine whether its covid or something else. Finish out your 5 more days of quarantine and then just be extra careful to wear mask, sanitize and avoid crowds.

Answered 7/10/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 concerns: Do you live in South Africa? They appeart to be have strict rules about when testing is deemed appropriate. in the US the policy varies by states. If you quarantine for 14 days with no symptoms & you have had no new COVID contacts- you are pretty much golden.

Answered 7/25/2020

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