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My sister met a friend of hers that was exposed on covid the day before they met (her friend didn't know yet). is it possible that she was contagious 24hr after the exposure? should we quarantine? (they didn't wear masks?
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The exposure to a patient who has COVID 19 may result in infection. The usual incubation period is 3-5 days, but as long as 14 days. Please follow up with a nasal PCR test at days 3-5 or with symptoms. Stay self isolated and please discuss with your PCP. Avoid contact with others, particularly the elderly. Watch for symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath.
Answered 5/17/2021
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