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A close friend, with who ive spent the entire weekend felt very ill and tested positive for covid. should i wait until thursday/friday for incubation to test? what are the chances of me having covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: “The mean incubation period is 5 days. About 97% of the people who get infected & develop symptoms will do so within 11 to 12 days, & about 99% will within 14 days.” REF: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/01/824903684/the-science-behind-a-14-day-quarantine-after-possible-covid-19-exposure - You may wait until you hit the 5 day point. If you don't have sx- testing might not be a

Answered 10/26/2020

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

The chances are...: Because it is such an infectious disease, the chances are elevated. Good idea to begin precautionary moves like stop all cold drinks /food. Drink/Eat only Warm/hot foods/drinks. Grandma's Soup can help. Gargle with warm salt water/ Vinegar. Ibuprofen/Aleve/Panadol for Fever & Headache/Body ache. Consider supplemental Zinc, Vitamins C, D & E. See Doctor for the many options emerging. Follow WHO/CDC

Answered 10/20/2020

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