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How long after getting a covid19 symptom should i wait before testing?
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COVID 19 testing: Average incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 to14 days (but as little as 1 day), median time is 4-5 days. You have more chance of having an accurate test result if you have symptoms or you wait 5 to 8 days after COVID 19 contact.
Answered 1/3/2021
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Multiple symptoms: One symptom could be from many diseases ,when and if you have other symptoms such as dry cough, fever, headache loss of smell and taste muscle pain, chills and most significantly trouble breathing than get tested ASAP.
Answered 1/4/2021
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