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Hi , i have been in contact with someone(brother) who has now tested positive for covid. i am on my 4th day since contact , should i get tested? i have no symptoms at this time.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Get tested: Wait until at least 10-11 days to get tested even if no symptoms present. You could be asymptomatic but positive for COVID and spread it to others.

Answered 12/17/2020

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A member asked:

Hi , i have been in contact with someone(brother) who has now tested positive for covid. i am on my 4th day since contact , should i get tested? i have no symptoms at this time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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