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Hi doctors! my friend just called me that he tested positive for covid..we were in close contact yesterday. should i get tested today or wait? if i should wait, when should i get tested? should i get rapid test & pcr? when can we get together again?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Testing 5 days after presumed exposure or at the start of symptoms will usually reflect true acquisition of the infection. The newer data on Omicron suggests transmissability for 2 days before & 3 days after the onset of symptoms. Some still prefer isolation for 10 days.

Answered 1/21/2022

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If you have any symptoms get tested, if not wait at least 10 days and get the PCR test for the most accurate result.

Answered 1/24/2022

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