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I was 6 feet away from someone who has covid talking for five minutes. i have high cholesterol and i am on medicine. do you think that would make my symptoms worse if i end up having it? should i worry? when do i test and will i for sure get covid?
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Test anytime you choose. I would not worry about it or test unless I developed symptoms.
Answered 12/29/2021
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If you are vaccinated and boosted, your risk of getting sick is miniscule. You may get tested in 5-10 days, unless you get symptoms, then get tested when you get symptoms.
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