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Good day i've had contact with a person who is covid19 positive. i am asymptomatic. how many days after contact with the person can i get a covid19 test so that i can stop isolating?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Days 5-7, no symptom: After exposure to a covid positive person, you should self isolate for 10 days. If you need to go back to work or have other pressing requirements, and you remain asymptomatic, you can take a covid test on days 5-7 to check your status. A negative result allows with no symptoms allows you to stop quarantining.

Answered 1/2/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 concerns: Most people test 5 to 8 days after COVID 19 contact or once symptomatic. In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. You can use one of the free on-line apps check your risk.

Answered 1/2/2021

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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 1/2/2021

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