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I tested positive for covid today. how long have i been infected? i havent had a lot of symptoms. im terrified that i will end up with a really bad case. should i rest and sleep it off? should i walk around?

Q: i tested positive for covid today. how long have i been infected? i havent had a lot of symptoms. im terrified that i will end up with a really bad case. should i rest and sleep it off? should i walk around?

: Your risk from COVID 19 is based on many factors, some of which we are still not sure about. Here are some: age, obesity, lung issues, diabetes, immune deficiency. The simple facts are that most people never need to go to the hospital for COVID-19. Many only see a doctor via telemedicine while sick.

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Your risk from COVID 19 is based on many factors, some of which we are still not sure about. Here are some: age, obesity, lung issues, diabetes, immune deficiency. The simple facts are that most people never need to go to the hospital for COVID-19. Many only see a doctor via telemedicine while sick.

Answered 4/7/2021

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I tested positive for covid today. how long have i been infected? i havent had a lot of symptoms. im terrified that i will end up with a really bad case. should i rest and sleep it off? should i walk around?

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