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A 23-year-old male asked:
I have just recovered from covid, but my spouse has now tested positive. i am the only one who leaves my house, so i was the one who infected her. do i still need to quarantine as if i've been newly exposed to covid? i have pfizer vaccine/booster. ty?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Wear a mask and observe social distancing. It is not likely that you will get the infection from your spouse.
Have you spouse get vaccinated 6 weeks after recovery.
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Answered Dec 27, 2021
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
The guidelines change every two weeks, now it is for five days. If you are having no or little symptoms than stay home for 5 days or go out in public wearing a mask and stay away from people you don't know. You can still can get COVID as a breakthrough whether you stay home or go out. Having the vaccine and booster provides you with good immunity. Go out and enjoy. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Dec 28, 2021
Last updated Dec 28, 2021
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