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I have been exposed to a covid positive person 10 days ago dont have real symptoms now had a headace two days ago but not now. i want to be tested to make sure?

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg
Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 38 years experience
No test needed: If you are symptom -free and have truly isolated you should not be at risk of having an active infection with COVID 19, no immediate need to test with just a headache...
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
DOVID 19 exposure.: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. The procedure for getting COVID 19 testing varies in each state, your state medical department can provide more info.
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Pathology 51 years experience
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.
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