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I was in the vicinity of 2 patients with covid at casualty milpark hospital on 30 december. i was a couple of meters away from them and was outdoors. everyone was masked. the exposure was for a couple of minutes. i have no symptoms. am i at risk?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Covid: There is always risk. But you were several meters away and everyone had a mask. Hence the risk level is lower. You have no symptoms -continue to exercise the precautions and check your temps daily.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 1/3/2021

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A member asked:

I was in the vicinity of 2 patients with covid at casualty milpark hospital on 30 december. i was a couple of meters away from them and was outdoors. everyone was masked. the exposure was for a couple of minutes. i have no symptoms. am i at risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Bodell agreed

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