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Friday (10/07) i was in close contact with someone who had symptoms on saturday (11/07). they tested positive for covid & informed me on wednesday (15/07). i am asymptomatic but live with family. my mum is congested. should i get tested?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ZA or USA ?: I can’t tell where you are from. If from South Africa, contact PCM who will assess & make determination about COVID 19 testing. USA – policies vary by state. State & local health departments/ providers make actual testing decisions. Some states require a dr.'s referral & some don't. Can call PCM if one believes they should be tested. If you can get tested would do so.

Answered 7/18/2020

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area. 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 7/24/2020

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