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Good day, hope someone cant possibly point me in the right direction. i have had close contact with a family member that tested positive for covid on the 12 december, since then i have gone into self quaritine for 15 days. should i get tested?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: COVID 19 testing is indicated and when test negative the quarantine may end as long as you remain symptom free. Continue to social distance, wash hands and use a mask.

Answered 1/1/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Average incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 to14 days (but as little as 1 day), median time is 4-5 days. If you have remained asymptomatic - it would be highly unlikely that you would be contagious to others. If asymptomatic you have already completed a 14 day quarantine. Do you need to be tested to return to work?

Answered 1/1/2021

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Answered 1/1/2021

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No: if you are doing well and not having any symptoms, it is not recommended to be tested for COVID. PCR tests maybe positive but it does not mean you are contagious Antibody test will prove you had the disease

Answered 1/2/2021

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