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I have been discharged from hospital on thursday 4 days ago , covid pos i have been aware of symptoms on 4 jan and tested pos on 7 jan how long should i still isolate?
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10 days: ON AVERAGE, you can spread coronavirus infection for 10 days after improvement of symptoms. But some people are 2-3 days longer, some 2-3 days shorter. To be very safe, allow 2 weeks after improvement.
Answered 1/25/2021
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