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Had to pick up items today at store curbside, but briefly had to get out of car to physically receive them from the store employee. we both were wearing masks and it was outdoors. how great a risk is there of catching covid that way? i am concerned?
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Low risk: The risk is very low as both were wearing masks, it was outside and for a short time, even though it was close contact. Would not recommend losing sleep over it.
Answered 11/3/2020
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COVID 19 concerns: Agree with Dr. Agarwal. This scenario presents low risk for transmission of COVID 19. Would not fret over this.
Answered 11/4/2020
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