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I was in close contact with someone who tested positive for covid-19 and we were together for more than 30minutes. i need to get back to work but i'm afraid of infecting others if i am indeed positive. i do not show any symptoms as yet?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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COVID 19: You still need to quarantine because you might still infect others even if asymptomatic.

Answered 1/25/2021

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A member asked:

I was in close contact with someone who tested positive for covid-19 and we were together for more than 30minutes. i need to get back to work but i'm afraid of infecting others if i am indeed positive. i do not show any symptoms as yet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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