Came into contact with a person that is positive with covid 19 do i need to get tested?

COVID 19 concerns: What was exposure like? Were you close to infected person – less than 2 meters? Were you both wearing masks? Did the person appear ill? Sneeze or cough near you? Interaction less than 10 minutes? In a crowded or poorly ventilated room? – (vs being outdoors). Even if answer is “no” to many of these questions, a direct cough or sneeze can get infect you. Usually need sx's to get tested in ZA.

See below: If it was a brief exposure, less than fifteen minutes, probably not. If you were to develop any symptoms, then testing would be advisable. If you live with older people, or those who are in a higher risk group, you might want to be more cautious.