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Good day, the governments contact tracing app has informed me that i came in contact with a covid positive patient on tuesday 16th march. i was only alerted this morning. must i go for a test or isolate? i have experienced no covid symptoms

Q: good day, the governments contact tracing app has informed me that i came in contact with a covid positive patient on tuesday 16th march. i was only alerted this morning. must i go for a test or isolate? i have experienced no covid symptoms

: Test and isolation would both be appropriate. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Test and isolation would both be appropriate. Good Luck

Answered 3/24/2021

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A member asked:

Good day, the governments contact tracing app has informed me that i came in contact with a covid positive patient on tuesday 16th march. i was only alerted this morning. must i go for a test or isolate? i have experienced no covid symptoms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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