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I tested positive for covid. i have 5 days left of isolation. im still congested and i do not have any taste or smell. no fever. can i still come out of isolation on the last day?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

COVID isolation: Isolation is a lonely business. Would you want a coworker to leave isolation early? What about a coworker with symptoms of congestion? We improve our odds of limiting spread by adhering to the recommendations. Make a point of calling or better still, video chatting a friend or relative every day, working on a craft project, or working on a project for someone needy.

Answered 11/29/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Per the CDC: “For persons recovered from COVID-19 illness, CDC recommends that isolation be maintained for at least 10 days after illness onset and at least 3 days (72 hours) after recovery. Illness onset is defined as the date symptoms begin.” REF: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/strategy-discontinue-isolation.html#:~:text=For%20persons%20recovered%20from%20COVID,the%20date%

Answered 12/3/2020

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