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My colleague whom i work close with has tested positive for covid, what should i do?

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COVID-19: A close contact is defined as any individual who was 6 feet away of a infected person for at least 15 minutes starting 2 days before illness begin, until the time the patient is isolated. Testing is recommended for all close contact of confirmed COVID-19 patients. If testing is not available asymptomatic close contact should self-quarantine and be monitored for 14 days after their last exposure.

Answered 7/21/2020

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